What is Waqf Amendment Bill 2025
The following table shows all the details of Waqf Amendment Bill 2025 in India:
| Waqf Act, 1995 | Waqf Amendment Bill 2025 |
| State Government may get the accounts of waqfs audited at any point. | Empowers Central Government to make rules regarding registration, publication of accounts of waqf & publication of proceedings of waqf boards.Empowers Central Government to get these audited by CAG or a designated officer. |
| Separate waqf boards for Sunni & Shia sects if Shia waqf constitutes more than 15% of all waqf properties or waqf income in the state. | Separate waqf boards allowed for Bohra & Agakhani sects, along with Shia & Sunni sects. |
| Decisions of the Tribunal are final & appeals against its decisions in Courts are prohibited.The High Court can consider matters on its own accord, on an application by the Board, or an aggrieved party. | Omits provisions deeming finality to Tribunal’s decisions.Tribunal’s orders may be appealed in the High Court within 90 days. |
The Most Important Provisions of 2025 Waqf Amendment Bill
Below is a list of the most important provisions of the 2025 Waqf Amendment Bill:
- Separate waqf boards allowed for Bohra & Agakhani sects, along with Shia & Sunni sects.
- Empowers Central Government to make rules regarding registration, publication of accounts of waqf & publication of proceedings of waqf boards.
- Empowers Central Government to get these audited by CAG or a designated officer.
- Omits provisions deeming finality to Tribunal’s decisions.
- Tribunal’s orders may be appealed in the High Court within 90 days.
Questions & Answers
What is the concept of waqf?
Waqf is an Islamic concept that means maintaining an institution or facility for the benefit of others.
What is the waqf system of India?
The Waqf system was enacted for Muslims in India in 1995 and remains in effect to this day with some amendments.
What is waqf financing?
Waqf financing can be defined as assets that are given, bequeathed, or purchased for permanent trust for public or private charitable purposes of social benefit.
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