The Waqf Amendment Bill, 2024 was cleared by both the Houses of the Indian parliament last week, overriding criticism from the Opposition.The Waqf boards and tribunals, which will also have non-Muslim members, must provide valid documents to claim a property as Waqf, though the final decision will rest with the government.Unlike the previous law where the Waqf tribunals decision was considered final, the new bill allows for judicial intervention in case of disputes.A centralised registration system will be brought into effect where all Waqf properties would have to be registered within six months of the new law coming into effect.For new properties to be registered under the Waqf boards, submissions will have to be made via the new registration system.“Don’t worry. Didi is here. Didi will protect you and your property,” Mamata Banerjee said.
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