Rahman calls for transparency and efficiency in managing Wakf property

New Delhi, Jun 25: Union Minister for Minority Affairs and Chairman, Central Wakf CouncNil (CWC) K Rahman Khan today called for evolving a highly transparent and comprehensive system for efficient management of the Wakf properties and funds.

The Minister expressed concern over the fact that some of the important provisions of the 1995 Wakf Act were yet to be implemented fully by the State Governments/Boards even after the enactment of this comprehensive Act 17 years ago.
A new Wakf law was already in the offing, he said, addressing the meeting of all the State Wakf Boards here.
Highlighting the vast potential of Wakf land available across the country, the Minister stressed the need for developing these Wakf properties on commercial lines to drive higher income for the welfare of the community. For this specific purpose, he stated that the Ministry of Minority Affairs had initiated the move to set up the National Wakf Development Corporation (NWDC).
Khan called for timely completion of various provisions of the Act such as the survey of various properties and registration, cross checking of the title of the property, establishment of Tribunals to resolve disputes and litigation besides framing of the Rules & Regulations.
The Minister also emphasised on better coordination of the State Wakf Boards with the Central Wakf Council to enable the Ministry of Minority Affairs to yield desired results for the welfare of community.
Referring to financial assistance scheme through the Central Wakf Council for development of Wakf properties, he said more than 16 States had been benefitted out of the scheme.
He urged all other State Wakf Boards to take benefit of the scheme by identifying potential Wakf land for development.
Minister of State for Minority Affairs Ninog Ering also addressed the meeting, organised by the Central Wakf Council to review the implementation of Wakf Act, 1995 and the progress of the computerisation scheme of records of the State Wakf Boards emphasised the need for speedy implementation of all the provision by the Boards. (UNI)