Delhi Lieutenant Governor (LG) VK Saxena has accepted the appointment of Azimul Haque because the Chief Govt Officer (CEO) of the Delhi Waqf Board topic to additional fees. The transfer comes within the wake of sharp criticism from the LG over the alleged negligence of the AAP authorities in filling the essential vacancies from November 28, 2024 onwards.
The delay in appointing a CEO led to the suspension of essential capabilities of the Waqf Board, together with the disbursement of salaries to Imams and Mutawallis. LG Saxena accused the AAP authorities of treating the difficulty in a “callous and informal method” and failing to stick to authorized provisions below the Delhi Waqf Act, 1995.
Hardships for Imams and Mutawallis
In a press release, LG highlighted the challenges confronted by imams and mutawallis, lots of whom are struggling financially resulting from delayed salaries. “Maintaining in view the hardship confronted by these people, I’m approving the proposal. Nevertheless, the appointment should be ratified by the Board earlier than it takes impact,” Saxena acknowledged.
The LG additionally emphasised that future proposals for such appointments must be submitted in accordance with statutory provisions. He criticised the federal government for not presenting a two-member panel for appointment, as per Part 23 of the Delhi Waqf Act. As an alternative, solely a single identify was submitted for his consideration.
Lack of compliance with authorized provisions
The LG’s assertion additionally identified procedural lapses, stating, “Even now, the proposal has been despatched in an informal method, with out following authorized provisions. The NCCSA has not positioned on document the panel of names advisable by the Board, as required below the Act.”
Quick deal with Waqf Board operations
The appointment of Azimul Haque is predicted to revive the traditional functioning of the Waqf Board, together with the discharge of pending salaries and different administrative actions. The LG’s intervention underscores the vital function of well timed and legally compliant decision-making in making certain the graceful functioning of public our bodies.
This growth provides one other chapter to the continued friction between the LG and the AAP-led Delhi authorities over administrative and governance points.