Vested interests creating obstacles in devlopment of waqf assets: Naqvi

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New Delhi : Union Minister of State for Minority Affairs (Independent Charge) & Parliamentary Affairs Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi on February 27, 2017, said that some vested interests were creating obstacles in development of waqf properties and utilisation of these properties for welfare of the society.

Naqvi said that serious irregularities in some State Waqf Boards had also come to notice. A high-level inquiry was going on into these matters and strict action will be taken against those responsible, said Naqvi while addressing the 75^th meeting of Central Waqf Council in New Delhi.The Minister said that proper utilisation of waqf properties is an important part of our efforts towards empowerment of Minorities. Several state governments and Waqf Boards have been performing very well in this regard. 

Naqvi said that Central Government is making efforts to ensure that all the waqf boards and their records across the country are made digital. Minority Affairs Ministry has been providing all possible help to the state waqf boards. The computerisation of waqf boards and their properties will help in ensuring transparency, he said, according to a PIB release. 

Shri Naqvi said that a one-man “Board of Adjudication” at the Central level has been established under the chairmanship of retired Supreme Court justice to deal with complaints and disputes regarding waqf properties. Three-member tribunals are being established in the states. About 24 states have established these tribunals so far, said the PIB release.