Centre to unveil new website for Waqf property registration
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New Delhi: The Centre is likely to launch a new and updated website for the registration of Waqf properties this week. It also plans to hold deliberations with states on rules for governing Waqf, sources said.In April this year, the Parliament had passed the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, aiming to modernise Waqf administration, reduce legal disputes, and improve efficiency. It also seeks to fix issues in the 1995 Act and the 2013 Amendment.The pleas seeking stay on the Waqf Act were heard by the Supreme Court and the apex court has reserved its judgement.The Centre is also planning to launch a new website for registration of Waqf properties this month within a stipulated time of six months. The new website will have full details of Waqf properties across the country, including those of their Mutawallis.The Centre is working on framing rules for the Waqf (Amendment) Act 2025, and plans to hold consultations with states as the state-level waqf boards would be under the purview of the state governments and would also have representation from the state governments.After these deliberations and following the Supreme Court judgement, the Centre might notify the rules for Waqf properties and other functioning of Waqf boards.
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