Villagers may lose generational holdings as Madhya Pradesh Waqf Board auctions land

It is understood that disputes have arisen in most cases as people in possession of these lands are unwilling to let go of it. The Board has also not been able to seek any proactive help from the local administration and the Revenue Department. In most districts of the state, successful bidders of the land are seemingly staring at a situation similar to that of Yaqeen’s.  Meanwhile, Parliament is expected to discuss Waqf Amendment Bill in the forthcoming winter session of Parliament, which is scheduled to commence on November 25. A JPC was formed to look into the proposed amendments to the Waqf Act after opposition’s objections to the current form of the proposed legislation.  The JPC on Waqf Amendment Bill 2024 has been holding wide ranging discussions on the issue over the past few weeks and has also visited various regions of the country to hear the views of various stakeholders. The committee’s report, likely to be presented in the Winter Session of Parliament, is expected to reflect these findings and provide recommendations for amendments to the Waqf Act.