THE WAQF (AMENDMENT) BILL, 2025
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What does this law do?
This law amends the Waqf Act, 1995 to update definitions, require registration of waqf properties on a central portal, and clarify that government property cannot be declared as waqf property.
Who it affects
Muslim waqf management bodies, government officials, and individuals creating or managing waqf properties.
Key provisions
- Updates definitions of 'Waqf' to 'Unified Waqf Management, Empowerment, Efficiency and Development'
- Introduces new terms: 'Aghakhani waqf' and 'Bohra waqf'
- Requires all existing waqfs to register property details on a central portal within six months
- States that government property cannot be declared as waqf property
- Allows separate Boards for Bohras and Aghakhanis
- Updates composition of Waqf Boards to include more representation from different Muslim communities and non-Muslim members
Points worth noting
- This is an amendment to the Waqf Act, 1995
- Creates new definitions and requirements for waqf management
- Requires registration of existing waqf properties on a central portal
- Clarifies that government property cannot be declared as waqf property
- Updates the composition of Waqf Boards to include more representation from different Muslim communities and non-Muslim members
| Source body | Parliament of India — Bills (Lok Sabha & Rajya Sabha) |
| Reference number | 109 |
| Status | closed (section: bill) |
| Year | 2024 |
| Closing date | — |
| Documents | 3 |
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2024-08-08
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2025-04-03
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