WAQF has a long history since 1913 and recently, WAQF Amendment Bill 2025 was passed in two houses in Parliament (Lok Sabha & Rajya Sabha). WAQF plays an important role in supporting religious and social welfare activities in India. Over the years, several laws have been enacted to properly protect and manage WAQF properties. The WAQF Amendment 2025 is the latest reform aimed at increasing transparency, reducing legal issues and modernizing the system. From early laws of 1913 to 2025, under WAQF laws, it is possible to ensure that all WAQF properties serve the community in a fair and effective manner.
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#rajyasabha Pass the WAQF (Amendment) Act, 2025 and Mousalman WAQF (Repeal) Act, 2025 after proper discussion and consideration. The landmark legislation aims to increase transparency, accountability and supervision over regulation #WAQF Properties in India,… pic.twitter.com/aj3clnkuqy
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– Ministry of Ethnic Minority Affairs (@momaindia) April 4, 2025
What is WAQF?
WAQF refers to the permanent dedication to any movable or immovable property under Muslim law that is deemed pious, religious or charitable.
What is the history of the WAQF Act?
India has a long history in regulating and protecting WAQF properties because of their religious, social and economic value to the community.
- The first step was the WAQF Act of 1954. Over the years, several changes have been made to strengthen the law, increase transparency and stop abuse of WAQF property.
- The WAQF Amendment, 2025, is the latest reform. It focuses on
- Better management
- Legal clarity
- transparency
- Protect WAQF properties
What is the current system managed by WAQF in India?
The WAQF Act of 1995, administered by the central government, is an important existing law to oversee the WAQF. Here are the main institutions involved:
|
mechanism |
Role |
|
Central WAQF Council (CWC) |
Advice government and state committees on policy matters. WAQF attributes cannot be managed directly. |
|
National WAQF Board of Directors (SWB) |
Handle the daily management and protection of WAQF properties in their respective states. |
|
WAQF Court |
The Special Court resolves disputes related to WAQF. Their decision is final. |
This setup helps solve problems faster and improve governance.
The main timeline of WAQF law
Over the years, India has seen several laws to improve the functionality of the WAQF system.
- The Mussalman WAKF Verification Act of 1913: Allowing the creation of a family WAQF, which could later achieve charitable purposes.
- In 1923, Mussalman WAKF Act: WAQFS’s financial accounts introduced transparency.
- The Mussalman WAKF Verification Act of 1930: The WAQF legal support was given under the 1913 law.
- WAQF Act, 1954: State WAQF Board was established for better oversight. The Central WAQF Council was established in 1964 to guide the state committee.
- Amendment to the 1954 Act (1959, 1964, 1969, 1984): Continue to improve WAQF property management.
- WAQF Act, 1995 (replacement of the 1954 Act): clearly defined roles of the Central Parliament, the State Parliament and the CEO. It also established a WAQF tribunal with civil court powers. Court decisions cannot be challenged in court.
- WAQF (Amendment), 2013: Among these amendments, three members, including Muslim legal experts. Two female members of each state’s WAQF board need it. It is also prohibited to sell or give away WAQF properties, with the lease term extended from 3 years to 30 years to allow for better use of the property.
WAQF Amendment, 2025 and Mussalman Wakf (Repeal) Act, 2024
The WAQF (Amendment) Act, which is intended to simplify WAQF property management while maintaining heritage locations and tribal property rights.#WAQFAMENDMENTBILL2025 #waqfbill @mpa_india pic.twitter.com/oqenca53zv
– Information and Broadcasting Department (@mib_india) April 4, 2025
The focus of the 2025 bill is:
- Modern WAQF management
- Minimize legal disputes
- Fixed the gap between the 1995 Act and the 2013 Amendment
- Improve overall efficiency
These changes are intended to align with best practices in global property management.
How many government plans are there for WAQF development?
The Ministry of Ethnic Minority Affairs (MOMA) has carried out two main plans:
1. quamiwaqf Board of Directors Taraqqiati Program (QWBTS)
It provides government grants (GIA) and can also help state legislatures digitize WAQF records. It also supports recruitment of human and computerized
2. Shahariwaqf sampatti vikas yojana (swsvy)
SWSVY offers interest-free loans and helps develop commercial projects on WAQF land.
QWBT and SWSVY spending from 2019 to 2024
|
plan |
The amount spent (in €) |
|
Qaumi WAQF Board of Directors Taraqqiati Program (QWBTS) |
23.87 |
|
Shahari Waqf Sampatti Vikas Yojana (SWSVY) |
7.16 |
What is the current status of WAQF properties in India?
Now, according to the data from the WAMSI portal (as of March 14, 2025), let’s check the current status of the Indian WAQF attribute:
- Total waqf attributes: 872,000
- Total area: 3.8 million+ acres
- With user-based WAQF attributes: 4.02 million
- Document upload
- Ownership Document: 9279
- WAQF contract: only 1083
State-level WAQF attribute data (as of September 2024)
|
s.no. |
Status/UT |
Total Features |
Area (acre) |
|
1 |
Andaman and Nicoba |
151 |
178.09 |
|
2 |
Andhra Pradesh |
14,685 |
78,229.97 |
|
3 |
Assam |
2,654 |
6,618.14 |
|
4 |
Bihar (Shi’a) |
1,750 |
29,009.52 |
|
5 |
Bihar (Sunni) |
6,866 |
169,344.82 |
|
6 |
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34 |
23.26 |
|
7 |
chhattisgarh |
4,230 |
12,347.1 |
|
8 |
Dadra and Nagar Haveli |
30 |
4.41 |
|
9 |
Delhi |
1,047 |
28.09 |
|
10 |
Gujarat |
39,940 |
86,438.95 |
|
11 |
Haryana |
23,267 |
36,482.4 |
|
12 |
Himaal Pradesh |
5,343 |
8,727.6 |
|
13 |
Jamuk and Kashmir |
32,533 |
350,300.75 |
|
14 |
Jharkhand (Sunni) |
698 |
1,084.76 |
|
15 |
Karnataka |
62,830 |
596,516.61 |
|
16 |
Kerala |
53,282 |
36,167.21 |
|
17 |
Lakshadweep |
896 |
143.81 |
|
18 |
Madhya Pradesh |
33,472 |
679,072.39 |
|
19 |
Maharashtra |
36,701 |
201,105.17 |
|
20 |
Manipur |
991 |
10,077.44 |
|
twenty one |
Meghalaya |
58 |
889.07 |
|
twenty two |
Odisha |
10,314 |
28,714.65 |
|
twenty three |
Puducherry |
693 |
352.67 |
|
twenty four |
Punjab |
75,965 |
72,867.89 |
|
25 |
Rajasthan |
30,895 |
509,725.57 |
|
26 |
Tamil Nadu |
66,092 |
655,003.2 |
|
27 |
Telangana |
45,682 |
143,305.89 |
|
28 |
Tripura |
2,814 |
1,015.73 |
|
29 |
Uttar Pradesh (Shi’a) |
15,386 |
20,483 |
|
30 |
Uttar Pradesh (Sunni) |
2,17,161 |
– |
|
31 |
Uttarakhand |
5,388 |
21.8 |
|
32 |
West Bengal |
80,480 |
82,011.84 |
Total property: 8,72,328 Total area: 38,16,291.788 acres
in conclusion
From 1913 to 2025, WAQF laws in India have developed steadily to ensure that WAQF properties are well managed and used for community welfare. The purpose of creating each law is to solve existing problems while maintaining the true purpose of WAQF.
The WAQF Amendment, 2025, is a major step in developing the system:
- More transparent
- Legal voice
- Efficient
- Inclusive
It reflects the country’s commitment to protect religious donations and modern governance consistent with today’s needs.
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