AIMPLB says it is the religious, moral and legal obligation of the mutawallis to ensure that waqf properties are properly documented, legally maintained and protected
NEW DELHI — The All India Muslim Personal Law Board (AIMPLB) on Wednesday urged mutawallis across the country to immediately approach their respective State Waqf Tribunals seeking extensions for uploading details of registered waqf properties on the UMEED portal, citing positive relief granted by tribunals in several states.
In a statement, AIMPLB General Secretary Maulana Muhammad Fazlur Rahim Mujaddidi said that wherever Waqf Tribunals have been approached so far, the outcomes—though varying from state to state—have largely been encouraging, with tribunals granting additional time for compliance.
According to the AIMPLB, Waqf Tribunals in Uttar Pradesh, Punjab, Gujarat, Andhra Pradesh, Maharashtra and Tamil Nadu have granted six-month extensions, while Kerala has allowed a five-month extension. Telangana and Rajasthan have granted three months, and Chhattisgarh, Uttarakhand and Madhya Pradesh have given a two-month extension.
Appealing to mutawallis and State Waqf Boards in states where no relief has yet been secured, Mujaddidi urged them to promptly move their respective tribunals, citing the favourable orders passed in other states. He expressed hope that similar relief could be obtained elsewhere if timely legal steps are taken.
The AIMPLB General Secretary also said that during a recent meeting with the Board’s office-bearers, the Union Minister for Minority Affairs had assured that the government would adopt a “realistic and practical approach” to the issue of uploading registered waqf properties on the UMEED portal.
The Board further called upon mutawallis, Muslim organisations, community groups and individuals—especially in states where extensions have already been granted—to make full and effective use of the additional time and complete the uploading process at the earliest to avoid penal consequences under the UMEED Act.
Emphasising the responsibility of mutawallis, Mujaddidi said it is their religious, moral and legal obligation to ensure that waqf properties under their management are properly documented, legally maintained and protected. “Waqf properties are properties of Allah, and safeguarding them requires immediate and serious attention from the entire community,” he said.
