JPC adopts amended Waqf invoice, opposition phrases it ‘unconstitutional’ | India Information – The Occasions of India

NEW DELHI: The Joint Committee of Parliament (JCP) panel on the Waqf (Modification) Invoice formally adopted its report on Wednesday, and the amended model of the proposed legislation with 15-11 votes was confirmed by chairperson Jagdambika Pal.
The adoption comes amid opposition’s protests and accusations of presidency interference in non secular affairs of Muslims.
In the meantime, opposition members strongly criticised the handed invoice, stating it was “unconstitutional” and would undermine the Waqf board via governmental interference in Muslim non secular affairs, reported information company PTI.
Although Pal asserted that quite a few committee-approved amendments addressed opposition considerations, stating the Invoice’s implementation would improve the Waqf board’s transparency and effectiveness.
He famous that “pasmanda” Muslims, economically deprived people, girls and orphans have been newly included as Waqf beneficiaries. The BJP member indicated the report can be offered to Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Thursday, leaving additional proceedings to his and Parliament’s discretion.
The committee performed 38 conferences within the capital since its institution on August 8 and travelled nationwide for stakeholder consultations. Opposition members from Congress, DMK, TMC, AAP and AIMIM continued their sturdy objections to the committee’s operations and the accredited Invoice model.
They famous receiving the 655-page report on Tuesday evening with restricted overview time. TMC MP Kalyan Banerjee described the committee’s findings as “wholly perverse”. Owaisi warned of governmental interference, while Congress MP Syed Naseer Hussain deemed the amendments “unconstitutional”.
DMK’s A Raja indicated authorized problem plans, whereas BJP MP Tejasvi Surya defended the legislation as selling transparency. The Invoice removes the “Waqf by person” clause however prevents retrospective case reopening for undisputed properties.
The Joint Committee’s report maintains potential implementation of ‘Waqf by person’ definition removing and helps non-Muslim inclusion in Waqf boards. It transfers dispute investigation authority from district collectors to senior state authorities appointees.
The Waqf (Modification) Invoice, 2024, launched by Union minister Kiren Rijiju, goals to enhance Waqf property regulation and administration via modifications to the 1995 Act.