The government’s introduction of the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2024 in the Lok Sabha today is expected to create controversy during Parliament’s Monsoon Session. The purpose of the measure is to make Waqf Boards more transparent and accountable, and it mandates the representation of women. It is anticipated that opposition parties would oppose the measure and demand that it be sent to a parliamentary standing committee for additional discussion.
Waqf Act Amendment Bill, 2024
Introduction and Objectives: Minority Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju will introduce the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2024. The bill seeks to rename the Waqf Act, 1995, as the Unified Waqf Management, Empowerment, Efficiency and Development Act, 1995 and aims to clearly define “waqf,” ensuring it includes properties owned by Muslims for at least five years. It also addresses the issue of Waqf-alal-aulad to protect women’s inheritance rights.
Samajwadi Party to oppose Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2024: Party sources
The Waqf (Amendment) Bill, aiming to amend the law governing Waqf boards and rename the Waqf Act, 1995, is set for introduction in Parliament on Thursday. This significant legislative move is part of the ongoing monsoon session.
During a meeting, leaders from the Congress, NCP-SCP, Samajwadi Party, and Trinamool Congress argued that the Waqf (Amendment) Bill should not be introduced directly. Instead, they insisted that it be referred to a parliamentary committee for thorough examination and consultation.
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