Archive · 16 Jun 2025
Muslim Leaders Object to IT Park Plans on Waqf Land
Some Muslim leaders are upset because they heard the government wants to use land that belongs to their religious places to build IT parks.
They think this is against the rules that protect religious property.
The land is in Guntur and belongs to two religious institutions.
The leaders want the land to be used for their community instead.
The local government leader said they will talk to the religious group first before making any decisions.
Muslim leaders protested the proposed allocation of waqf land for IT parks in Guntur.
Over 300 acres of waqf land, belonging to religious institutions, is slated for IT park development.
The land in question includes 233 acres in Kotha Mallayapalem and 78 acres in Chinna Kakani.
Leaders argue the allocation violates religious endowments laws.
The district collector will forward proposals to the Waqf institution for consideration.
- Who
- Muslim community leaders, Guntur district collector.
- What
- Proposed allocation of waqf land for IT parks.
- When
- During a weekly public issues resolution forum.
- Where
- Guntur, Andhra Pradesh.
- Why
- Leaders believe the allocation violates religious endowments laws; they want the land for their community.
Muslim Leaders' Perspective
Government/APIIC's Perspective
Land Use
Muslim Leaders' Perspective
Oppose using Waqf land for commercial IT parks.
Government/APIIC's Perspective
Develop IT parks on the land for economic growth.
Legal Concerns
Muslim Leaders' Perspective
Protect religious endowments according to the law.
Government/APIIC's Perspective
Follow the Land Acquisition Act 2018 for development.
- Location
- Guntur, Andhra Pradesh
- Land in question
- Over 300 acres of Waqf land
- Land Details
- 233 acres at Kotha Mallayapalem, 78 acres at Chinna Kakani
- Institutions
- Pedda Masjid and Anjuman-e-Islamia
- Proposed Use
- IT parks
- Involved Parties
- Muslim leaders, District Collector, APIIC
- Current Status
- Collector to forward proposal to Waqf institution.