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Time of India
16 hours ago
- Business
- Time of India
Waqf board clears lease of 2,000 cr Guntur land
Vijayawada: Amid objections from some of its members, the Andhra Pradesh Waqf Board has decided to lease out 233 acres of prime Waqf land in Guntur city to the Andhra Pradesh Industrial Infrastructure Corporation (APIIC) for the development of an MSME park. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now The land, valued at approximately 2,000 crore, will be sub-leased by APIIC to private industries. The waqf board chairman Abdul Azeez defended the move saying that that they were not selling the land to APIIC in order to protect the land title. The board has resolved to give the land on long-term lease to APIIC. "We are giving the land on lease without changing ownership and title. Chief minister Chandrababu Naidu has instructed us to ensure that board earns steady income to take up welfare activities for the minorities," said Abdul Azeez. Sources said the state got had directed the waqf board to transfer the land to APIIC to avoid controversy over direct allocation to private entities. However, some board members expressed strong opposition, arguing that leasing the land is tantamount to losing it permanently. "It will be extremely difficult to reclaim the land once leased, especially if tenants default on rent," said board member and YSRCP MLC Mohammed Ruhulla. Board chairman Abdul Azeez turned down the charge saying that they would take all possible measures to protect the land title. He alleged that the previous YSRCP govt had failed to help waqf board make revenue even from the central schemes. He alleged that previous regime diverted 386 crore of Waqf funds.
The Hindu
3 days ago
- Business
- The Hindu
A.P. Waqf Board plans to support poor Muslims through P4 initiative
Andhra Pradesh Waqf Board is putting all its efforts to implement the P4 (Public Private People Partnership) initiative to provide security and support to the poor Muslim families in the State. A.P. Waqf Board Chairman Abdul Azeez announced this while speaking at the fourth State-level meeting at Command Control Room of the Nellore Municipal Corporation (NMC) office on Saturday. The P-4 is a poverty alleviation programme launched by Chief Minister Nara Chandrababu Naidu on March 30. According to the initiative, rich and affluent people who come forward to uplift the poor as 'Margadarsi' (guides) would support the beneficiary families called as 'Bangaru Kutumbam' (golden family). Addressing the media after the meeting, Mr. Abdul Azeez said that the Waqf Board is exploring the ways to generate income from its properties across the State, while protecting them from alienation. Particularly, a Rent Review Committee will be formed at the State level to review the rents of 1,300 shops directly managed by the board in various areas, he informed. He alleged that the previous YSR Congress Party (YSRCP) government had not only stalled the development works of the Waqf Board, but also not submitted the utilisation certificate for ₹386-crore funds sanctioned by the Union government. So, the Centre has not sanctioned any new funds. 'The Chief Minister spoke about this issue with the Centre, and worked to resolve the problem soon,' he added. The Waqf Board chief informed that criminal cases will be filed against the 'Mutawallis' (trustees) who sold out the Waqf lands in the State. He further said that an application was received from the Andhra Pradesh Industrial Infrastructure Corporation (APIIC) to set up an MSME park at Mallayapalem in Guntur district, and the land will be leased on a long-term basis without changing the title and ownership.
The Hindu
13-06-2025
- Entertainment
- The Hindu
Rottela Panduga from July 6 in Nellore
The five-day annual festival 'Rotiyaan Ki Eid' or 'Rottela Panduga' will commence in Nellore from July 6 with lakhs of people from Andhra Pradesh, Telangana and Tamil Nadu likely to visit Bara Shaheed Dargah to exchange rotis near Swarnala Cheruvu. AP Wakf Board Chairman Abdul Azeez, Nellore Rural MLA Kotamreddy Sridhar Reddy, his brother Kotamreddy Giridhar Reddy, Nellore Municipal Corporation (NMC) Mayor P. Sravanthi, and NMC Commissioner Y.O. Nandan recently reviewed the arrangements. On the occasion, Nellore Rural MLA held discussions with the officials of various departments on the facilities being arranged at Bara Shaheed Dargah premises for the convenience of the devotees. Speaking to The Hindu, Mr. Sridhar Reddy said, 'Considering its rich culture and tradition, Rottela Panduga had been officially recognised as a 'State Festival' by Nara Chandrababu Naidu during his previous term as Chief Minister.' He further said, 'The NMC has already started preparations for hosting the event in a grand manner. Nellore Revenue Divisional Officer (RDO) was appointed as special officer. The festival committee will be formed soon and the tendering process will also commence.' The number of devotees is increasing every year. Around 20 lakh people attended the festival last year, and we are expecting more visitors this year. We are making foolproof arrangements to ensure that they do not face any inconvenience, the MLA said. 'The estimated budget for the festival set by the committee is ₹4 crore this year. The renovation works at Bara Shaheed Dargah premises are currently underway. The main structure of entrance arches will be ready by the month-end with ₹2 crore. The funds are arranged from NMC and NUDA,' he added. NMC Commissioner said, 'As of now, we have already spent ₹2.5 crore for the arrangements. We have taken permission of the council to go for the tendering process for lighting, sound system, toilets, barricading, and cleaning equipment.' Though the festival will commence from July 6, the devotees will visit Bara Shaheed Dargah from July 1 onwards and it will remain crowded for the first ten days. Several NRIs are also expected to visit the famous mosque during these days.
