Waqf Board cites errors in land records and missing details, asks caretakers to update information on Umeed portal by June 5
LUCKNOW — Around 12,000 Waqf property registrations have been cancelled in Uttar Pradesh after officials found serious gaps in documentation, prompting concern among those managing these properties.
According to officials, the action follows a review of nearly 1.26 lakh Waqf properties that were registered on the government’s Umeed portal. The highest number of cancellations has been reported from Lucknow, where 1,114 properties have been affected.
Authorities said the decision was taken after several irregularities were found during verification. These include incorrect land record details such as khasra and khatauni entries, absence of mandatory reports under Section 37, and, in many cases, no appointed mutawalli to manage the property.
A senior official associated with the board said, “Many records were incomplete or incorrect. We have asked concerned persons to correct the details and upload proper documents on the portal.”
The Waqf Board has directed that all corrections must be made before June 5. Officials have warned that failure to update accurate information within the deadline may lead to permanent removal of these properties from Waqf records.
An official statement said, “It is necessary to upload complete and correct data within the given time. If this is not done, the registration will stand cancelled and the properties may no longer be treated as Waqf assets.”
The move comes at a time when the Waqf Amendment Bill has already been passed in Parliament and is under consideration in the Supreme Court, adding to the sensitivity around Waqf properties across the country.
Several people affected by the cancellations have started approaching the Waqf Board offices to understand the process. One caretaker said, “We came here to find out what documents are missing. We will correct the details and submit them again so that our properties are not lost.”
Others have raised concerns about the short timeline and the impact on community-managed properties. Another individual said, “Many of these records are old. It takes time to gather documents. We request the authorities to give us proper time.”
Waqf properties are considered important for religious and charitable purposes, especially for the Muslim community. The current action has led to worry among stakeholders, who now face the task of correcting records within a limited period.
Officials, however, maintain that the process is aimed at bringing clarity and proper record-keeping. “This is to ensure transparency and proper management of Waqf properties,” an official said.
For now, attention remains on the deadline, as thousands of properties await updated records to retain their legal standing.
