The Waqf Amendment Bill , which proposes key changes to the management of waqf properties in India, has sparked debate over its implications for religious governance and property rights. Explainer on Waqf Amendment Bill 2024 (Ministry of Minority Affairs) September 13, 2024 On August 8, 2024, two bills, the Waqf ( Amendment ) Bill , 2024, and the Mussalman Wakf (Repeal) Bill , 2024, were introduced in the Lok Sabha with an aim to streamline the Waqf Board's work and ensure the efficient management of Waqf properties. What are the proposed amendments in Waqf ( Amendment ) Bill , 2024? In short, the bill aims to restrict the power of Waqf boards to manage its properties and provides for more government regulation. The central government plans to table the Waqf ( Amendment ) Bill , 2024 in Parliament, amidst opposition resistance. The bill seeks to improve the administration of Waqf properties, introduce ...
