Waqf Act excludes ancient monuments, archaeological sites

This Bill provides for the eviction of unauthorised occupants from waqf properties and the removal of unauthorised constructions on such properties. It aims to recover possession of these properties for the waqf or the Board.

The Bill applies to any person occupying waqf properties without authority or after their permission has expired. It also affects individuals who have erected buildings, structures, or fixtures, or kept goods or animals on waqf properties without permission. The law applies to waqf properties under all auqaf and those administered under the Durgah Khawaja Saheb Act, 1955, across India except Jammu and Kashmir.

• The Waqf Estate Officer is empowered to evict unauthorised occupants and use necessary force if they refuse to comply.
• The Waqf Estate Officer can issue notices requiring persons to show cause why eviction should not be made, with a minimum of seven days' notice.
• The Waqf Estate Officer can order the removal of unauthorised buildings, structures, goods, or animals and recover the cost of removal as an arrear of land revenue.
• The Waqf Estate Officer can order the demolition of unauthorised constructions and recover demolition expenses from the person responsible.
• The Waqf Estate Officer can seal unauthorised constructions to prevent disputes or for enforcement purposes.
• Property left on waqf land after eviction or demolition can be disposed of by public auction after 14 days' notice and newspaper publication.

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