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New Indian Express
11-05-2025
- Politics
- New Indian Express
Tamil Nadu CM distributes enhanced Haj subsidy of Rs 25,000
CHENNAI: Chief Minister M K Stalin on Saturday launched the distribution of enhanced Haj subsidies for first-time pilgrims at the secretariat. To mark the launch of the distribution, he handed over cheques of Rs 25,000 each to 10 beneficiaries. The subsidy, with a total allocation of Rs 14.12 crore, will be extended to 5,650 eligible first-time Haj pilgrims across the state through the Tamil Nadu State Hajj Committee. In what is being called a first-of-its-kind initiative, the state government has raised the subsidy amount for first-time Haj pilgrims to Rs 25,000 each for the year 2024-25, following the CM's recommendation. This enhancement, aimed at easing the financial burden on pilgrims, was officially announced earlier this year. Deputy Chief Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin, Minister for Minority Welfare and Non-Resident Tamils Welfare S M Nasar, Chief Secretary N Muruganandam and Tamil Nadu Haj Committee chairman and MLA P Abdul Samad were present at the event.
The Hindu
10-05-2025
- Politics
- The Hindu
T.N. CM Stalin distributes subsidy cheques to first-time Haj pilgrims
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin on Saturday (May 10, 2025) handed over cheques of ₹25,000 each to 10 first-time Haj pilgrims. A total of 5,650 eligible first-time Haj pilgrims in Tamil Nadu would receive the government subsidy this year. According to an official press release, it was announced during the discussion on the demand for grants for the Department of Minorities Welfare that the subsidy for eligible first-time Haj pilgrims would be increased to ₹25,000 starting this year. Following this, the State government has allocated a total of ₹14.12 crore to provide the subsidy to 5,650 eligible pilgrims at ₹25,000 per person. Deputy Chief Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin, Minister for Minorities Welfare and Non-Resident Tamils Welfare S.M. Nasar, Chief Secretary N. Muruganandam, and Chairman of the Tamil Nadu State Haj Committee P. Abdul Samad, were among others present.
The Hindu
22-04-2025
- Politics
- The Hindu
Waqf tribunal being established in Madurai, says T.N. Minister
The Tamil Nadu government is taking steps to establish a Waqf tribunal in Madurai for the benefit of those in the southern districts of the State, Minister for Minorities and Non-Resident Tamils Welfare S.M. Nasar said in the Assembly on Tuesday (April 22, 2025). A G.O. was issued in March this year to create 13 posts in the Waqf tribunal in Madurai, the Minister said during the Question Hour in the House, replying to a query by Papanasam MLA M.H. Jawahirullah. As for Mr. Jawahirullah's request for setting up tribunals in Coimbatore and Tiruchi, the Minister said that if it was found to be a necessity, the Chief Minister would be consulted in this regard. The Tamil Nadu government constituted Tamil Nadu Waqf Tribunal in 2018 for the determination of any disputes relating to Waqf or Waqf properties, as per Section 83 of the Waqf Act, 1995. The tribunal consists of a district judge as chairman, an officer from the State Civil Services, equivalent in rank to that of the Additional District Magistrate, as a member, and one person with knowledge in Muslim law and jurisprudence as another member. To another query by Mr. Jawahirullah, whether the State government would come forward to issue pattas to dargahs, mosques, and madrasaas on Waqf properties, the Minister said that the Revenue Secretary has sought for comments from the Commissioner of Land Administration and the Director of Survey and Settlement in this regard. Mr. Jawahirullah also requested for a long-term lease for Waqf properties that have been lying unused, so that educational institutions or hospitals could be established there. Though the Board could provide lease for only three years, the government could issue long-term leases, he pointed out. The Minister said: 'If applications seeking long-term leases of Waqf properties were made, they would be considered, and based on their eligibility, long-term leases would be granted under relevant rules. The issue would be brought to the notice of the Chief Minister and he would be consulted for further action.'
