Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2024

The Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2024, currently under review by the Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC), focuses on reforming the management of Waqf properties in India. The JPC comprises 31 members from Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha, including opposition representation, facilitating diverse inputs. The bill aims to digitize records, strengthen audits, ensure transparency, and legally recover illegally occupied properties. Input from key stakeholders like Darul Uloom Deoband has been considered. The proposed reforms aim to protect community interests and improve the functionality of Waqf institutions.