Another change was on the ‘Waqf by user’ provision. While the bill knocked it off entirely, the panel approved amendments that said the the ‘Waqf by user’ law will not apply retrospectively, so long as the property is registered. However, Congress MP and JPC member Imran Masood contested the proposal saying 90% of Waqf properties are not registered. Speaking to this newspaper, Masood accused the government of trying to create unrest by bringing in the new bill.What is newRight to appoint officer to determine whether a property is Waqf or not given to the state govt instead of the District Collector in proposed billMandatory clause to include 2 non-Muslims in Central Waqf Council and state Waqf Boards dropped. Proposes change in the composition of the Waqf Board by increasing it to three members, including a scholarWhat nextJPC will circulate final draft among the members on TuesdayIt will meet on January 29 to adopt the reportReport to be submitted to LS Speaker on January 31 and tabled in Parliament before Feb 5 Delhi polls
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