Telangana Waqf Board | Hyderabad, Oct. 10: The Telangana State Waqf Board has faced criticism over its handling of property litigation, with community representatives raising concerns about legal expertise, case monitoring and the lack of regular Board meetings.
Syed Ali Jaffery, a High Court advocate and community leader, called for scrutiny of allegations that lawyers representing the Board were also handling cases for parties involved in Waqf land disputes through their juniors and associates. He said potential conflicts of interest needed to be examined to protect the Board’s interests.
Waqf activist Iftheqar Hussaini said a shortage of legal experts was affecting the Board’s ability to defend properties in court. He also raised concerns about inadequate legal preparation and a lack of specialised expertise in important disputes.
Telangana Waqf Board | Nearly 5,500 Waqf Property Cases Across Telangana
BRS Minority Cell leader Abdul Muqeed Chanda criticised the reported absence of regular Board meetings. He said meetings were necessary to review pending litigation, identify legal shortcomings and develop a coordinated strategy to protect Waqf properties.
According to the latest consolidated figures cited in the report, the Board is involved in nearly 5,500 legal disputes. These include 3,715 cases before the Telangana High Court, 1,549 before the Waqf Tribunal and 230 before other civil and revenue courts.
Hyderabad accounts for 1,626 disputes, followed by Rangareddy with 1,315 and Medak with 299.
The scale of litigation has prompted community representatives to call for systematic case monitoring, specialised legal representation and timely follow up on court proceedings.
Their concerns come amid ongoing disputes involving Waqf lands, alleged encroachments and questions over property documentation. The Board has also faced criticism over its legal and administrative functioning and coordination with standing counsel.
Community representatives have urged the Board to review pending cases, distribute legal work more effectively and introduce stronger monitoring of court proceedings. They have also called for transparent procedures to address potential conflicts of interest and establish accountability for lapses in legal representation.
The allegations and criticisms reflect the concerns raised by community representatives. The report does not include a response from the Waqf Board.
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