Archive · 29 Jun 2025
Criminal Cases to Be Filed Against Waqf Board Members
The Waqf Board in Andhra Pradesh is cracking down on illegal sales of its properties, promising criminal charges against those involved.
The government is also working to get funds from the Central government that were stopped due to issues with how money was previously used.
They are creating a committee to manage shop rents and planning to hold meetings in different districts.
Money is also being given to help develop religious sites and to support education and other social programs.
Criminal cases will be filed against Waqf Board members for illegal property sales.
The government is committed to protecting Waqf Board properties, as stated by Chairman Abdul Aziz.
Central government funding was halted due to the previous government's failure to submit utilization certificates.
A Rent Review Committee will manage rents from around 1,300 Waqf Board shops.
Funds allocated for the development of Dargahs and educational support.
- Who
- Waqf Board Chairman Sheikh Abdul Aziz.
- What
- Criminal cases will be filed against members of Waqf Board involved in illegal property sales.
- When
- Announced on Saturday at a press conference.
- Where
- Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh.
- Why
- To protect Waqf properties and address issues of improper sales and rent disputes.
Government Stance
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Property Protection
Government Stance
Committed to protecting Waqf properties and pursuing legal action against those involved in illegal sales.
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- Waqf Board Chairman
- Sheikh Abdul Aziz
- Action
- Criminal cases against members involved in illegal sales
- Rent Management
- Rent Review Committee formed for 1,300 shops
- Funding Issue
- Central government halted funding due to lack of utilization certificates from previous government.
- Dargah Development
- Rs 1.5 crore allocated for Barashahid Dargah