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Hans India
25-05-2025
- Politics
- Hans India
Waqf: Muslim JAC to organise march on May 31
Hyderabad: The Muslim Joint Action Committee (JAC) of Telangana and AP, under the banner of Tahreek Muslim Shabban, has informed a massive protest march in Hyderabad against the Centre's recently approved Wakf Amendment Bill. The 'Telangana March to Rollback Waqf Amendment Act-2025' will take place on May 31 at Dharna Chowk. The venue for the Telangana March was finalised during the core committee meeting of the JAC held recently at the head office of Tahreek Muslim Shabban in Azampura, Hyderabad. The announcement was made by JAC convenor and Tahreek Muslim Shabban president Mohammed Mushtaq Malik. He stated that people from all districts of Telangana would participate in the march, which aims to pressurise the central government to withdraw the controversial legislation. Mushtaq Malik said the march would be bigger than the anti-CAA and NRC protests held in 2019, which were among the largest peaceful agitations in the country. 'All political parties except the BJP, including the Congress, BRS, CPI, CPM, as well as leaders from religious institutions, educational bodies, and social organizations, are expected to join the march,' he said. The main objectives of the Telangana March are to ensure the protection of mosques, dargahs, khanqahs, Ashoorkhanas, graveyards, Waqf properties, religious schools (madrasas), and Eidgahs, which protesters believe are under threat due to the amendment. The protest is shaping up to be one of the largest demonstrations in recent times, with strong participation expected from both Muslims and non-Muslims who believe in preserving constitutional and minority rights.
The Hindu
26-04-2025
- Politics
- The Hindu
Hyderabad police denies permission for ‘Telangana March' at Tank Bund
Hyderabad city police have denied permission to the Telangana Joint Action Committee (JAC) for its proposed 'Telangana March' at Tank Bund, originally planned for Saturday, April 26. The protest was aimed at demanding the withdrawal of the Waqf Amendment Act. According to the Additional Commissioner of Police (Law and Order), the decision was taken due to anticipated traffic disruptions in central parts of the city. Police also cited a lack of clarity from organisers on the estimated turnout, which added to concerns about crowd control. 'We anticipated a much larger gathering than what was conveyed. We didn't want the situation to spiral beyond control,' said a source from city police. The march had received support from multiple organisations aligned with the JAC's cause.
The Hindu
22-04-2025
- Politics
- The Hindu
Limitation clause sparks concern even as second Waqf survey details are yet to be notified in Telangana
Even as protests against the Waqf Amendment Act, 2025 continue, and more are scheduled to be held in Hyderabad, including the Telangana March seeking a withdrawal of the legislation on April 26, the Telangana government is yet to publish the details of the second Waqf survey. According to those familiar with the matter, the second Waqf survey, which was completed earlier this year, enumerated approximately 13,400 properties. However, unlike those listed in the first survey, these comprise much smaller land parcels. 'These smaller properties are like chillas, which are hardly of any size. However, the survey details are yet be finally published. At this point, there is no question of encroachment in the second Waqf survey because these properties are small. The issue of encroachment arises in relation to the first survey, after which it was found that over 75% of Waqf lands were encroached upon,' a senior official of the Telangana State Waqf Board (TGSWB) said. According to official data, the first Waqf survey listed 33,939 institutions spread over a total of 77,538 acres. Of this, 57,423 acres were found to be encroached upon. However, sources within the Board speculate that the extent of encroachments may have increased since then to about 80% being encroached. Now, with the new waqf legislation applying the Limitation Act, a move the Union government maintains will reduce prolonged litigation, members of the All India Muslim Personal Law Board (AIMPLB) have expressed concerns that this would enable encroachers to remain in possession of waqf land. Speaking at a public meeting organised in New Delhi on Tuesday (April 22) to oppose the new legislation, Hyderabad parliamentarian Asaduddin Owaisi, who is also a member of the AIMPLB, quoted a document on waqf properties which he said was released by the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), and stated that a majority of properties were encroached upon. 'We want to ask the Prime Minister that when you have admitted that 70% of waqf properties have been encroached upon, you making encroachers owners by applying the Limitation Act. I am certain that in several States, they have already been made owners through land mutation,' he said. A TGSWB official noted that with the Limitation Act now being applied, encroachers could seek ownership through adverse possession. If this happens, cases could be filed in civil courts rather than the Waqf Tribunal. However, this also raises other challenges, he said, even as he claimed that the case would not be as simple. These include establishing limitation, paying court fees, and filing appeals in case the Waqf institution or Board receives an adverse order.
