HC seeks Delhi govt, Centre's stand on plea to constitute Delhi Waqf Board
The Delhi High Court has issued a notice to the Centre and the Delhi government regarding a petition to constitute the Delhi Waqf Board. The petitioner argues that the prolonged absence of the board, which has been vacant since August 2023, violates statutory obligations and threatens the security of waqf properties.
Why it matters
The failure to constitute a statutory board impacts the management and legal protection of significant religious and charitable properties, raising concerns about administrative accountability.
The Delhi High Court has sought the stand of the Centre and the city administration on a plea to constitute the Delhi Waqf Board.
Justice Anish Dayal issued notice to the governments on a petition seeking directions to them to complete the statutory process for constitution of the Board in accordance with the Waqf Act of 1995, as amended by the Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025.
The petitioner's lawyer contended that after the expiry of the tenure of the last Delhi Waqf Board in August 2023, no steps have been taken for constitution of a fresh Board.
In the meantime, an administrator was appointed in January 2024 by the Delhi government, but the board was yet to constituted despite a statutory mandate, it was argued.
On September 8, Justice Dayal gave four weeks to the Delhi government and Centre to file their replies.
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