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Govt will not acquire Waqf property, says JPC Chairperson Jagdambika Pal
Updated On: 27 August, 2024 05:31 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondent
The Joint Parliamentary Committee, comprising 31 members--21 from the Lok Sabha and 10 from the Rajya Sabha--has been tasked with thoroughly examining the bill.The Waqf (Amendment) Bill 2023 was introduced during the budget session of Parliament. The Centre has stated that the amendments are necessary to streamline functioning of Waqf properties
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In response to growing concerns from the All-India Muslim Personal Law Board (AIMPLB) over the Waqf Amendment Bill, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) lawmaker Jagdambika Pal assured that Waqf properties will remain under Waqf control, and the government has no intention of acquiring any Waqf property.
Pal, who chairs the Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) tasked with reviewing the bill, emphasised that the committee is carefully considering all suggestions and concerns raised about the proposed amendments. He announced that a detailed report would be prepared and presented in the next parliamentary session, ANI reported.
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