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Time of India
6 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
Waqf Board rift reaches CMO over implementation of amended Act
1 2 3 Hyderabad: An internal disagreement between Telangana Waqf Board chairman Syed Azmatullah Husseni and chief executive officer Mohammed Asadullah over the convening of a board meeting escalated to the chief minister's office on Wednesday. The chairman has expressed concerns over the CEO's interpretation and attempted implementation of the amended Waqf Act, claiming that most states—particularly those not governed by the BJP—have yet to act upon it. He alleged that the CEO's move to enforce the new provisions in Telangana was unilateral and against the spirit of consensus within the board. The rift intensified when the chairman formally directed the CEO to convene a board meeting. In response, the CEO sought clarification from the state government on the legal standing of the board under the revised Waqf Act. The state govt subsequently advised the CEO not to proceed with the meeting until legal guidance is obtained from the advocate general. Speaking to TOI, Husseni questioned the CEO's eligibility under the new law, pointing out that the revised Act stipulates the CEO must be of joint secretary rank or above, whereas Asadullah is a deputy secretary–level officer. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Giao dịch vàng CFDs với sàn môi giới tin cậy IC Markets Tìm hiểu thêm Undo "As per the law, he should step aside until a suitable appointment is made," Husseni said. He also confirmed raising the issue with the CMO and pointed to the Centre's affidavit in the Supreme Court, which clarified that existing boards need not be dissolved immediately, nor should the Waqf-by-user clause be enforced rigidly at this stage. In response, Asadullah maintained that, as the statutory convener of the Waqf Board, he acted in accordance with protocol. He said that the amended Act had received Presidential assent and was thus in force, and that his letter to the govt merely sought procedural clarity. "The state govt advised me to await legal opinion before calling the meeting," he said. On the question of eligibility under the revised Act, Asadullah acknowledged the requirement for a joint secretary–level officer to serve as CEO and stated that he would comply with any direction issued by the govt on the matter. The state govt is expected to review the issue once Tafseer Iqbal, special secretary of the minorities welfare department, returns from leave on June 16.
Time of India
7 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
Uncertainty looms large over Telangana's Waqf Board's future
1 2 Hyderabad: With uncertainty looming over the existence of the Telangana Waqf Board following the amendment of the Waqf Act 2025, the state govt has sought advice legal advice from the advocate general and law department on whether the existing board should continue. According to official sources, the govt has requested guidance on the matter. Meanwhile, the minority welfare department has reportedly directed Telangana Waqf Board chairman Syed Azmatullah Husseni not to convene any board meetings until further orders. The issue came to the fore after chairman Husseni wrote a letter to the chief executive officer of the board last month, requesting that a meeting be convened. As the amended Waqf Act has come into force and there is no stay on its implementation from the Supreme Court , Telangana waqf board CEO Md Asadullah sought the opinion on the matter. Sources noted that the chairman has been forwarding files to the CEO. Officials said that under Section 14 of the amended Waqf Act, the composition of the board has undergone significant changes. While elected members are allowed to complete their terms, all nominated members are required to step down. The state govt is mandated to reconstitute the board in accordance with the new provision of Section 14. "As of now, the board comprises eight members. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Realize novos planos com o banco BV Banco BV Saiba Mais Undo While five are nominated, including the chairman, three are elected, including one from the bar council and two Muthawalis. However, as per the new Act, one Muthawali is allowed, in addition to other elected and nominated members. Moreover, as per the new Act, the elected members should be more than the nominated," a senior official of the minority welfare department said. While the state govt has been adopting a wait-and-watch approach, similar to other states like Karnataka, pending the Supreme Court's verdict on several petitions challenging the new Waqf Act. However, the recent board meetings and decisions taken by the chairman have placed the govt in a fix, prompting it to seek the opinion of the advocate general. However, the chairman, on his part, argued that the last Waqf board meeting was held in October 2024 and several public issues and grievances are still pending. He asserted that it is in the public interest to address these issues. "The board has every power to take up the issues, take decisions and pass resolutions," the chairman informed the govt.
Time of India
09-05-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Legal ambiguity clouds T Waqf Board after 2025 Act amendment
1 2 3 Hyderabad: The Telangana Waqf Board is currently facing uncertainty regarding its legal status following the amendment of the Waqf Act 2025 , which was passed by Parliament last month. While board chairman Syed Azmatullah Hussaini is pushing to convene a meeting of the board, the state govt is unsure whether the existing board is legally valid under the amended to section 14 of the amended Waqf Act, the composition of state Waqf Boards has been comprehensively restructured. Official sources indicate that, under the new provisions, only elected members are permitted to complete their term, while all nominated members must step down. As a result, the state govt is required to reconstitute the board in accordance with the updated law."The current board, constituted under the repealed section 14, no longer holds any lawful or constitutional authority to conduct meetings or make decisions, as doing so would violate the spirit of the amended Act," a senior official from the minority welfare department said. Operation Sindoor PM Modi meets NSA, chiefs of armed forces amid spike in tensions with Pak India's air defence systems shoot down Pak drones in J&K, Punjab & Rajasthan Several airports in India to be closed till May 15 - check list Although the matter is currently under consideration by the Supreme Court, there is no stay or status quo order in place, the official this, the board chairman recently wrote to the chief executive officer of the board, requesting that a meeting be convened within two weeks to address various pending issues. Some govt officials emphasised that once a law is passed by Parliament, it becomes the law of the land, and all statutory bodies are obliged to comply. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Scarlett Johansson, 40, Shows Off Her Real Size In A New Vacation Photos 33 Bridges Undo "Refusing to abide by the law constitutes contempt of the legislature and could even invite criminal action," said a senior sources expressed concern that holding a meeting without reconstituting the board to reflect the new legal requirements—particularly regarding the inclusion of new members—would not only violate the amended Act but could also be construed as contempt of Parliament. They cautioned that the state govt could be required to justify its actions to the Centre, and that the chief secretary might even be summoned if the meeting proceeds without his communication, the chairman pointed out that the last meeting of the Waqf Board was held in Oct 2024, and that several public issues and grievances remain unresolved. He argued that the board retains the authority to address such matters and make decisions in the public the chairman's letter, sources indicate that CEO Mohammed Asadullah has forwarded the matter to the state govt for further direction. Chief minister A Revanth Reddy, who holds the minority welfare portfolio, is expected to seek legal advice before making a decision on whether the meeting can legally be held.
