Question : Waqf Boards

(a) the status of computerisation of State Waqf Boards in the country;

(b) whether the Government is aware that various waqf boards including Punjab
and Haryana are facing a lot of problems due to the new system of lease of
waqf properties put in place recently and if so, the details thereof;

(c) whether the Government is also aware that the revenue of such boards
including Punjab and Haryana has gone down drastically in the aftermath of the
new system of lease of waqf properties and if so, the details thereof; and

(d) whether the said waqf boards have represented to the Government to review
the new system and if so, the details thereof and the follow up action taken by
the Government thereon?

Answer given by the minister

MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) OF MINISTRY OF MINORITY AFFAIRS
(SHRI MUKHTAR ABBAS NAQVI)

(a) to (d): A statement is laid on the Table of the House.
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