The Waqf Act, 1995: A Controversial Law ?

There is no official data on the amount of land that has been taken under the Waqf Act, 1995 in India. However, there have been reports of Waqf Boards taking over land that is not actually waqf property. For example, in 2014, the Delhi Waqf Board was accused of taking over 123 prime properties that were not actually waqf property. The Waqf Board has denied these allegations.

The Waqf Act, 1995 gives Waqf Boards the power to declare any property as waqf property if they believe that it was originally waqf property. This has led to concerns that Waqf Boards are using this power to take over land that does not belong to them.

In 2013, the Waqf Act was amended to give Waqf Boards even more powers. The amendment allows Waqf Boards to take over land that is in the possession of a non-Muslim without the need for a court order. This has led to further concerns that Waqf Boards are using their powers to dispossess non-Muslims of their land.

The Waqf Act, 1995 is a controversial law. There are concerns that the law is being used to dispossess non-Muslims of their land. The government has said that it is committed to protecting the rights of all citizens, including non-Muslims. However, there is no clear evidence that the government is taking any steps to address the concerns that have been raised about the Waqf Act, 1995.