- Chhattisgarh State Waqf Board starts drive to gather detailed records of all Waqf properties.
- Over 90% of properties, worth Rs 5,000 crore, allegedly under illegal occupation.
- Board issues circular to mutawallis for property details, including location, status, income, and expenses.
The Chhattisgarh State Waqf Board has initiated a major drive to gather detailed records of all Waqf properties in the state following the passage of the Waqf (Amendment) Bill 2024 in both Houses of Parliament.
The move comes amid serious allegations that more than 90 % of Waqf properties- valued at over Rs 5,000 crore- are under illegal occupation, including by land mafias and influential political figures.
Dr. Saleem Raj, Chairman of the Chhattisgarh State Waqf Board, confirmed that the board has issued a circular to all mutawallis (caretakers) across the state, instructing them to submit comprehensive details of properties under their management.
This includes not just the location and status of the properties but also their income and expenditure records. The data, once collected, will be uploaded to a new digital portal being developed by the state board to bring greater transparency in the management of Waqf assets.
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