Tahreek Muslim Shabban, Aziz Pasha and JAC Seek Urgent Action on Waqf Properties, Submit Memorandum to Mohammed Azharuddin
Tahreek Muslim Shabban, JAC, Aziz Pasha and community leaders submitted a memorandum to Mohammed Azharuddin seeking protection of Waqf properties, reopening of the Waqf Board Record Room and greater transparency in the Telangana State Waqf Board.
Representatives of Tahreek Muslim Shabban, the Joint Action Committee (JAC), and several community organizations, including former CPI MP Aziz Pasha, submitted a memorandum to Mohammed Azharuddin at the Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Telangana State Secretariat on Friday. The delegation sought urgent government intervention for the protection of Waqf properties and greater transparency in the functioning of the Telangana State Waqf Board.
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The delegation was led by Mohammed Mushtaq Malik, President of Tahreek Muslim Shabban, and was joined by Aziz Pasha and other community leaders.
Demand to Reopen Telangana Waqf Board Record Room
The memorandum urged the government to immediately reopen the Waqf Board Record Room to facilitate public access to records related to:
- Ownership verification
- Litigation
- Protection of Waqf assets
According to the delegation, reopening the Record Room would help improve transparency and public access to important records concerning Waqf properties.
Call for Comprehensive Inventory of Waqf Properties
The organizations also called for the publication of a comprehensive inventory of Waqf properties across Telangana.
The memorandum sought disclosure of:
- Details of encroached Waqf properties
- Assets under litigation
- Recovery efforts relating to Waqf properties
The delegation emphasized the need for public access to information regarding the status and protection of Waqf assets.
Demand for White Paper and Financial Transparency
The memorandum further demanded:
- Transparency in financial administration
- Issuance of a White Paper on Waqf assets
- Accountability for officials responsible for negligence or misuse of Waqf properties
The organizations stated that stronger accountability mechanisms are necessary for the proper administration and protection of Waqf assets.
Regular Meetings of Telangana State Waqf Board Sought
The delegation also urged authorities to ensure regular meetings of the Telangana State Waqf Board to address pending issues concerning:
- Mosques
- Dargahs
- Graveyards
- Mutawallis
- Management committees
The organizations said regular meetings would help resolve long-pending issues affecting Waqf institutions.
Memorandum Stresses Legal and Moral Responsibility
According to the memorandum, safeguarding Waqf properties is both a legal and moral responsibility.
The delegation urged the government to take immediate measures to:
- Preserve community assets
- Strengthen governance
- Restore public confidence in the administration of Waqf institutions
Representatives of Tahreek Muslim Shabban, the Joint Action Committee (JAC), community organizations, former CPI MP Aziz Pasha, and Mohammed Mushtaq Malik, President of Tahreek Muslim Shabban, submitted a memorandum to Mohammed Azharuddin at the Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Telangana State Secretariat on June 19. The delegation sought urgent action for the protection of Waqf properties, reopening of the Waqf Board Record Room, publication of a comprehensive inventory of Waqf assets, greater financial transparency, issuance of a White Paper, accountability for negligence, and regular meetings of the Telangana State Waqf Board. The memorandum stated that protecting Waqf properties is both a legal and moral responsibility and called for immediate government intervention.
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