Parliament Budget Session Live: The Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2024, seeks to amend Waqf Act, 1995
The bill was first introduced in the Lok Sabha in August last year. After that, a Joint Parliamentary Committee, led by Jagdambika Pal, was set up for further review.
The bill seeks to amend the Waqf Act, 1995, to address issues in the regulation and management of Waqf properties.
It aims to improve the administration of Waqf properties in India by fixing shortcomings in the existing law. The proposed changes include renaming the Act, updating the definition of Waqf, improving the registration process, and using technology for better management of Waqf records.
The Waqf Act of 1995 was introduced to regulate Waqf properties but has faced criticism for problems like mismanagement, corruption, and encroachments.