New Delhi:
A parliamentary panel analyzing the Waqf Modification Invoice expressed dissatisfaction on Thursday over the responses given by Karnataka, Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh concerning the standing of Waqf properties of their respective states.
BJP member Jagdambika Pal, chairman of the Joint Committee on Waqf Modification Invoice, mentioned the panel has given the representatives of the three states a fortnight to furnish their responses and would name them once more to look earlier than it if required.
The committee has sought particulars concerning the Waqf properties in states, together with their registration with the federal government, itemizing of the properties by their character – waqf by consumer or waqf by deed, the earnings generated by such properties and whether or not their nature could be modified.
Mr Pal mentioned the committee can even tour Kolkata, Patna and Lucknow between January 18 and 20 to work together with varied stakeholders there.
He mentioned some members have additionally expressed their need to go to Jammu and Kashmir and a choice on this regard will likely be taken after consulting Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla.
“The responses given by the delegations of the three states weren’t passable, we now have given them 15 days time to furnish the responses and can name them once more if required,” he mentioned.
Mr Pal mentioned these states haven’t furnished the responses within the format specified by the Division of Minority Affairs.
Delhi’s Meals and Provide Minister Imran Hussain is scheduled to deal with the committee on Friday, adopted by the recording of proof by the representatives of the Delhi authorities.
The deposition of officers from the Congress-led Karnataka authorities comes within the wake of a row over claims by BJP leaders that over 1500 acres of land belonging to farmers within the state have been being taken over by the Waqf board.
Mr Pal had visited Karnataka and interacted with the farmers who had obtained notices from the state authorities relating to encroachment over properties belonging to the Waqf Board.
The committee had additionally written to state governments looking for particulars of Waqf properties occupied by them in an unauthorised method as per the Sachar panel report.
The UPA authorities constituted the Sachar Committee in 2005 to check the social, financial and academic standing of the Muslim group in India.
The parliamentary panel was constituted on August 8, quickly after the Waqf (Modification) Invoice was launched in Lok Sabha.
Opposition events have stridently criticised the amendments proposed by the invoice within the present Waqf Act, alleging that they violate the non secular rights of Muslims. The ruling BJP has asserted that the amendments will deliver transparency within the functioning of the waqf boards and make them accountable.
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