Administrative Roadblocks Stall Telangana Waqf Board Meeting, Key Decisions Remain Pending

Hyderabad, April 25 (Maxim News) The Telangana State Waqf Board is facing mounting criticism over the prolonged delay in holding its official meetings, with over six months having passed since its last session.

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The delay has led to a growing backlog of pending issues, and members are calling for immediate action to resolve internal administrative obstacles.

The Board last convened in October 2024, and since then, no formal meetings have taken place—raising concerns among stakeholders about transparency, accountability, and effective governance. Sources claim the delay is due to internal interference by certain officials who are allegedly resisting efforts to convene a new session.

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Adding to the urgency, preparations for the Hajj pilgrimage are expected to begin next month at the Hajj House in Hyderabad. With travel arrangements and pilgrim services set to dominate the building’s schedule, board members fear that the ongoing delay might now extend until after Eid al-Adha—potentially pushing the next meeting to mid-2025.

This has sparked fresh calls for Chairman Syed Azmatullah Hussaini to take immediate steps to convene a meeting and ensure the Waqf Board’s day-to-day affairs are not compromised further.

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One of the major stumbling blocks appears to be a lingering dispute with the Board’s former standing counsel, who has allegedly withheld critical legal files due to non-payment of legal fees. This has further hindered the Board’s ability to act on ongoing legal matters, with some members claiming they are being intimidated or silenced to avoid taking bold action.

Reports suggest that pressure from top-level government officials may be contributing to the deadlock, particularly regarding sensitive cases involving Waqf property irregularities. Critics allege that the deliberate delay in meetings is a strategy to avoid scrutiny and prevent exposure of malpractice within the organization.

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The controversy has reignited debate over the autonomy of the Telangana State Waqf Board, with civil society and religious leaders urging the state government to ensure the Board operates without political interference. Concerns have also been raised about possible violations of Waqf laws and the need to strengthen internal accountability mechanisms.

“There’s no excuse for such a long delay,” said a board member on condition of anonymity. “The Board must function transparently and independently. We cannot allow internal politics and legal confusion to stall justice and community welfare.”(Maxim News)

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