Vinayak Chaturvedi
According to the bill, both Muslims and non-Muslims will now have representation in the Waqf Boards.
A central portal will be created for registration of Waqf properties, which will have complete details of Waqf properties
A time of 90 days has been fixed for appeal in the High Court against the order of the Waqf Tribunal Court.
The authority to survey the Waqf properties has been entrusted to the District Collector.
The Waqf Council will also include a Union Minister, three MPs, three persons of Muslim heritage, three experts on Muslim law and two former judges of the Supreme Court or High Court.
In addition, there will be an eminent lawyer, four persons of national repute, additional or joint secretaries, of which at least two will be women.
The Bill gives more powers to the District Collector for speedy resolution of waqf-related disputes.
The Bill seeks to ensure representation of Muslim women and non-Muslims in the Waqf Boards.
Various corrective steps have been taken to enhance transparency and efficiency in the management of wakf properties.