November 28, 2024 3:27 PM

Lok Sabha extends JPC term for Waqf (Amendment) Bill Report to 2025

The Lok Sabha has approved an extension for the Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) on the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, allowing the panel to submit its report by the end of the 2025 Budget Session. The decision comes as the committee continues to address disputes over property ownership between state governments and Waqf boards in six states. JPC Chairman Jagdambika Pal explained that the extension was necessary due to ongoing disputes regarding properties claimed by both state governments and Waqf ...