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The Hindu
16 hours ago
- Business
- The Hindu
As the waqf portal is set to go live, TG Waqf Board ‘waiting for clarity'
Hyderabad With the Union government all set to launch the Unified Waqf Management, Empowerment, Efficiency, and Development (UMEED), a portal that seeks to collate documents connected to waqf properties, purportedly for managing them better, the Telangana State Waqf Board (TGSWB) is still awaiting clarity. 'We are aware that the portal is going to be launched tomorrow. But we are still waiting for clear guidelines from the Ministry of Minority Affairs about what all documents are required, and which ones will be accepted. As far as we know, the portal will accept document uploads for the next six months,' TGSWB Chairman Syed Azmatullah Hussaini told The Hindu. A key concern, Mr. Hussaini said, that still remains, is the documentation of old places of worship such as those belonging to the Qutb Shahi period. 'We are yet to see what how to deal with documents connected to such masjids. With the portal going live from tomorrow, and in the absence of documents of a large number of Qutb Shahi masjids, we have to check as to how we should proceed,' he said. Meanwhile, others from the TGSWB pointed out that the portal is likely to have a three tier system. First, the mutawalli (manager of a waqf institution) will have to upload documents, for instance, a gazette notification. This is then verified by an officer at the TGSWB. The final approving authority would be the Chief Executive Officer. 'The previous online management system – the Waqf Asset Management System – will not be in use. Moreover data from this will not be migrated to the new portal. Ideally, it would have been better had the Central government waited for the Supreme Court judgment before going ahead with the portal,' an official said. Meanwhile, the TGSWB is continuing its efforts to strengthen documentation of properties in its custody. The board's CEO, Mohammed Asadullah, wrote letters to government agencies, such as the Chief Commissioner Land Administration, and the Telangana State Archives and Research Institute, and sent staff to obtain copies of documents of properties considered waqf.
Business Recorder
a day ago
- Business
- Business Recorder
KAPCO signs TPPA with CPPA-G, NGCPL
KARACHI: Kot Addu Power Company Limited (KAPCO) has signed a Tri-Partite Power Purchase Agreement (TPPA) with Central Power Purchasing Agency (CPPA-G) and National Grid Company of Pakistan Limited (NGCPL). The development was disclosed in a notice to the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) on Wednesday. Last month, on May 20th, The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) approved the tripartite agreement, governing electricity sales from KAPCO's 1,600 MW power plant in Kot Addu, Punjab. According to KAPCO's notice, NEPRA granted approval of the TPPA on May 19, 2025, subject to certain conditions being met. The conditions include conducting an Initial Capacity Test (ICT) and Heat Rate Test (HRT) to benchmark efficiency, with an independent engineer evaluating and determining Simple Cycle Efficiency/Heat Rate numbers. Once these requirements are fulfilled, the TPPA will become effective for the operational phase of the power plant. Meanwhile, NEPRA had granted a provisional tariff to KAPCO on a Take-or-Pay basis last month after a public hearing on April 8, 2025. Incorporated in 1996, KAPCO operates a multi-fuel fired power station with the capacity of 1,600 MW, selling electricity to the Water and Power Development Authority (WAPDA) under a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA). Copyright Business Recorder, 2025
India.com
3 days ago
- Business
- India.com
Government To Launch Portal UMEED On June 6 To Regulate Waqf Properties
New Delhi: The central government is set to launch the UMEED (Unified Waqf Management, Empowerment, Efficiency, and Development Act) portal on June 6, aimed at streamlining the registration of Waqf properties across the country. The portal is part of the government's efforts to improve the management and regulation of Waqf properties, which are religious endowments or properties dedicated exclusively for religious or charitable purposes under Islamic law. वक्फ कानून को चुनौती देने वाली याचिकाओं पर सुप्रीम कोर्ट के रोक लगाए जाने के बाद केंद्र सरकार ने वक्फ को लेकर बड़ा फैसला किया है। सूत्रों के मुताबिक, केंद्र सरकार वक्फ को लेकर आगे बढ़ेगी और 6 जून को वक्फ का 'उम्मीद' पोर्टल लॉन्च किया जाएगा। वक्फ कानून के अनुसार, वक्फ… — Zee News (@ZeeNews) June 3, 2025 The UMEED portal will require detailed property descriptions, including dimensions and geo-tagged locations, for registration. The State Waqf Board will oversee the registration process, and properties not registered within the stipulated timeframe of six months will be considered disputed and referred to a tribunal. Notably, the new guidelines emphasize that properties in the name of women cannot be declared as Waqf, and the beneficiaries of Waqf properties should primarily be women, children, and the poor. #BreakingNews : वक्फ पोर्टल लॉन्च करेगी केंद्र सरकार, 'उम्मीद' नाम से वक्फ पोर्टल होगा लॉन्च#WaqfPropertyRegistration #UmeedPortal | @Nidhijourno @rai_priya90 — Zee News (@ZeeNews) June 3, 2025 The launch of the UMEED portal comes amid controversy surrounding the Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025. Several petitions have been filed in the Supreme Court challenging the Act, with petitioners arguing that the amendments introduced are designed to "capture" properties through an executive and non-judicial process, amounting to discrimination against Muslims and unwarranted interference in Islamic religious affairs. The Centre has urged the Supreme Court to reject the petitions, arguing that the impugned law does not infringe upon constitutional guarantees. ▶️ मुसलमानों की 'उम्मीद' बनेगा वक्फ ? | LIVE ▶️ शुरू होगा रजिस्ट्रेशन, बढ़ेगी टेंशन ? ▶️ पारदर्शी वक्फ से किसे ऐतराज़ ?#ZeeLive #WaqfBoard #WaqfPropertyRegistration #WaqfProperty #CentralGovernment #UmeedPortal — Zee News (@ZeeNews) June 3, 2025 The launch of the UMEED portal marks a significant step towards improving the management of Waqf properties and ensuring transparency and accountability in their registration and administration. The government hopes that the portal will help to streamline the registration process and reduce disputes over Waqf properties.
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Business Standard
4 days ago
- Business
- Business Standard
Govt to launch Umeed portal on June 6 to digitise, regulate Waqf properties
The central government is preparing to roll out a new platform called the 'Umeed' portal on June 6, aimed at improving the management and transparency of Waqf properties across India, according to a report by India Today. The name 'Umeed' stands for Unified Waqf Management, Empowerment, Efficiency, and Development. The portal will serve as a centralised system to register all Waqf properties across the country, the report added. Mandatory registration within six months Under the new plan, all Waqf properties must be registered on the portal within six months of its launch. Each registration must include full details such as measurements (length and width) and geotagged locations. Properties that are registered under women's names will not be eligible to be classified as Waqf properties. However, women, children, and people from economically weaker sections will continue to be key beneficiaries of Waqf assets. The State Waqf Boards will be responsible for helping with property registrations. If technical or serious issues prevent registration within the deadline, a one- to two-month extension may be granted. After that, any unregistered property will be labelled as disputed and referred to the Waqf Tribunal for settlement. Linked to New Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2025 The launch comes soon after the passage of the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2025, which received presidential assent from President Droupadi Murmu on 5 April. The Bill was passed by both Houses of Parliament after considerable debate. Currently, multiple petitions challenging the Waqf Act are pending before the Supreme Court. The central government has asked the court to dismiss these petitions, arguing that the Act is not in violation of constitutional rights. On April 17, the Supreme Court refused to stay the law after the government promised not to enforce some provisions for now. In the most recent hearing on 27 May, the court asked the Centre and other parties to submit their responses. What is Waqf Law? The term 'waqf' comes from the Arabic word waqufa, meaning to detain, hold, or tie up. In Islamic tradition, it refers to a charitable endowment where property is donated permanently for religious or charitable purposes. Once declared as Waqf, the property cannot be sold, inherited, or transferred. A Waqf involves three main roles: The wāqif: the person who donates or dedicates the property. The mawqūf 'alayh: the beneficiaries who receive the support or benefits. The mutawalli: the trustee who manages the property. Major changes in the new law The new Waqf law introduces major reforms in how such properties are managed. It increases government oversight in both managing the assets and handling disputes. A key change is that the decisions of the Waqf Tribunal will no longer be final. Those unhappy with the tribunal's ruling can now appeal directly to the relevant high court within 90 days. This is intended to strengthen judicial supervision and prevent misuse of power by the Waqf Boards or tribunals. The Waqf (Amendment) Bill was approved in the Lok Sabha after a 12-hour debate. A total of 288 members voted in favour, while 232 opposed it. During the discussions, the NDA government supported the Bill, calling it beneficial for minority communities, while the opposition labelled it as 'anti-Muslim'. All amendments proposed by the opposition were rejected by voice votes.
New Indian Express
4 days ago
- Business
- New Indian Express
Centre to launch ‘UMEED' portal on June 6 to streamline registration of Waqf properties
The Central Government is set to officially launch the Waqf UMEED (Unified Waqf Management, Empowerment, Efficiency, and Development) portal on 6 June, aimed at streamlining and digitising the registration and management of Waqf properties across India. This follows the enactment of the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2025, which received the Presidential assent from Droupadi Murmu on 5 April. According to sources, the UMEED portal has been designed to provide transparent and efficient online registration of Waqf properties. It also offers support services for individuals seeking information on the amended law and their rights or obligations under it. The Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2025 was passed in both Houses of Parliament following intense debate and heated exchanges between the ruling coalition and the Opposition. The legislation introduces stricter guidelines and procedural clarity around Waqf property registration and dispute resolution.
