April 25, 2025 8:20 PM

Centre tells Supreme Court: Waqf Act amended to curb encroachment of government properties

The Union government has informed the Supreme Court that it amended the Waqf Act, 1995, to prevent the misuse of Waqf provisions, which were reportedly being used to encroach upon both government and private properties. In an affidavit submitted before the apex court, the Ministry of Minority Affairs said the reforms were necessary to ensure transparency and proper administration of Waqf Boards. Citing a sharp 116% increase in the area designated as Waqf after the 2013 amendment, the Centre not...