A Waqf is a charitable donation in Islamic law, usually involving property given for religious or charitable purposes. The administration of Waqf properties is usually handled by a mutawalli, who can be an individual or a management committee.
Waqf -The term waqf literally means 'confinement and prohibition', or causing a thing to stop or stand still.
Waqf Boards in India, created under the Waqf Act of 1995, manage Waqf properties. These properties support religious, social, and educational institutions. There are 30 Waqf Boards across India, overseeing properties worth crores of rupees and generating about Rs 200 crore in annual revenue.
This bill aims to improve accountability and transparency in Waqf boards and promote the inclusion of women in their administration.
