Indian Government Proposes Major Overhaul of Waqf Act with 44 Amendments

New legislation aims to include women and non-Muslims on Waqf Boards, streamline property registration, and reduce board powers.

The amendments mandate the inclusion of two women members on the Central Waqf Council and state boards.
Non-Muslim individuals will also be represented on the boards under the new law.
District Collectors will now have the authority to classify properties as Waqf, replacing the boards' previous power.
A centralized portal will be used for the registration of Waqf properties to enhance transparency.
Separate boards are proposed for Bohra and Agakhani communities to ensure adequate representation.