New Waqf Act In Force, UMEED Portal Mandatory: Akbar Nizami
- Waqf Board repeatedly urged Govts. To appoint permanent CEO for smooth functioning
- Waqf Employees to be trained on UMEED Portal in Bangalore on October 6
New Waqf Act | Hyderabad, Oct 2: Senior Telangana Waqf Board Member Maulana Syed Shah Ali Akbar Nizamuddin Hussaini Sabri has made it clear that the New Waqf Act 2025, passed by Parliament, has come into effect and must be implemented by all Waqf Boards across the country.
Speaking to the Editor, IND Today.com Syed Ghouse Mohiuddin, he emphasized that state governments have no role in this matter, making compliance mandatory.
Highlighting the urgency, Akbar Nizamuddin warned “Mutawallian (custodians) and Waqf Boards must upload all documents related to Waqf properties onto the UMEED Portal before December 6, failing which, the Custodian and Waqf Board have to forget the properties which have not been uploaded”.
He further informed that Waqf Board employees from across India will undergo training in Bengaluru on October 6 to understand the portal’s implementation, guidelines, and procedures.
The Anjuman-e-Sajjadagan, Mutawallian and Khidmatguzaran of Telangana and Andhra Pradesh, has already conducted two workshops on the UMEED Portal, and another workshop is scheduled to be held soon, he added.
New Waqf Act | Dysfunctional Telangana Waqf Board raises concerns:
Commenting on the state of affairs in the Telangana Waqf Board, Akbar Nizamuddin expressed concern that ever since Chairman Syed Azmathullah Hussaini assumed office, no board meetings have been conducted. “Without the Board meeting, the Waqf Board became dysfunctional. Without Board Members the chairman has no powers,” he said.
He expressed displeasure over the absence of a permanent Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Currently, an officer on deputation is handling employees salaries and imam and mouzzin honorariums, but lacks the authority to take decisions. It is debatable issue, which can be challenged in the court of law any time.
Nizamuddin argued that Telangana has several Muslim officers of Joint Secretary rank who could be appointed as a permanent CEO under the new Waqf Act. He alleged that the removal of the earlier CEO Mohd Asadullah, indicates dissatisfaction with the officer from certain quarters. He demanded immediate appointment of a full-fledged CEO with revenue background to restore functionality.
Financial issues, stalled projects, and pending dues
According to Akbar Nizamuddin, the Waqf Board has been unable to maintain proper documentation due to lack of system, financial constraints, and delay in appointments.
He recalled that as per the 1995 Waqf Act, the Board must build cadre strength and seek state government concurrence. However, with inadequate funds, the Board depends on grants which are often withheld.
He suggested that the Waqf Board could implement several projects under the Public-Private Partnership (PPP) model, citing earlier examples like the Bandi Khana or Bandi Balaya Compound and Princess Duru Shehvar Educational Trust. But, he said, interference and objections from external parties stalled such initiatives.
Nizamuddin also revealed that the Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) owes nearly ₹100 crore in compensation to the Telangana Waqf Board. Despite resolutions being passed to claim the amount, successive chairmen and CEOs have failed to pursue the matter effectively.
With the UMEED Portal deadline fast approaching, and mounting administrative and financial challenges, Nizamuddin’s remarks underline the urgent need for reforms, transparency, and strong leadership in the Telangana Waqf Board.
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