13 सितम्बर 2024 अंतिम दिन है Waqf (Amendment) Bill 2024पर अपनी राय देने के लिए! मौका निकल न जाये!
Note: The Public notice was issued on 28th August 2024, So instead of the 13th we must try to send our opinion by the 12th night.
Please remember that the opinion has to be sent by both e-mail and post.
e-mail address: JPCWAQF-LSS@SANSAD.NIC.IN
Postal Address: JOINT SECRETARY(JM), LOK SABHA SECRETARIAT, ROOM No.440, PARLIAMENT HOUSE ANNEXE, NEW DELHI- 110001
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10 September 2024
To, Shri Jagdambika Pal MP
Chairperson Joint Committee of Parliament,
The Waqf (Amendment) Bill 2024
New Delhi
Sub. : Public Suggestions on The Waqf (Amendment) Bill 2024
Respected Sir!
The government of India deserves appreciation that it recognized that Waqf Boards need change. I truly support the amendments brought by the government, however I have some suggestions for the Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) that could make some significance difference.
1. Diversify the advisory board : The government should consider bringing at least 40% participation of non-Muslims on the advisory boards of Waqf.
2. Report to government ministries: Waqf advisory boards should report directly to a designated Ministry.
3. Judicial oversight: Waqf tribunals should be not autonomous bodies but should come under the supervision of High Courts and the Supreme Court.
4. Equitable tax and subsidy treatment: The subsidies, taxes, debts, and rebates applicable to Waqf should be on par with those available to other religious and charitable organizations.
5. Digitize and disclose: Digitization of the waqf properties should be done and shown on a dedicated registration portal.
6. Time-limited legal disputes: Any legal matter must be resolved within a specified time not more than three months.
7. Rigorous annual audits: All Waqf Boards must undergo annual audits by the CAG or a separate designated authority.
8. Scrutinized foreign funding: No foreign agency should be allowed to donate to the Waqf board without the government’s permission.
9. No more free-for-all land grabs: The ability to claim public, cultural, private, and government properties as Waqf properties has to be snapped with immediate effect.
10. Proposed DM's survey Must be made challenge able: DM's survey must not be the final decision it must be challenge able in the High Court and Supreme Court for determining true ownership. The legal provisions should be formed in a way that scrutiny of Waqf Boards’ decisions becomes a must.
Thanks & Regards,
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(Disclaimer : In my personal capacity I've tried my best to include best suggestions in the above letter , I would still request everyone to add, change or append or delete the points that you feel will make the suggestions better. Thanks!)