Waqf (Amendment) Act 2025 Enters Into Force

Why in the News ?

The Waqf (Amendment) Act 2025 has officially come into effect with a government notification after receiving Presidential assent. The Act seeks to reform Waqf property governance, enhance transparency, and ensure protection of heritage and stakeholder rights across India.

Enactment and Objective the Waqf (Amendment) Act 2025 :

  • The Waqf (Amendment) Act 2025 has come into force after Parliamentary approval and Presidential assent by President Droupadi Murmu.
  • The law aims to modernize the management of Waqf properties, bringing clarity and efficiency to their governance.
  • It focuses on creating a secular, transparent, and accountable framework for Waqf administration across the country.

Stakeholder Rights and Social Welfare

  • The law ensures protection of stakeholders’ rights, especially those using or residing on Waqf land.
  • It promotes the use of Waqf assets for education, healthcare, and social development
  • The reforms aim to build public trust, reduce disputes, and align Waqf property usage with community welfare objectives.

Key Provisions and Reforms of the Waqf (Amendment) Act 2025 :

●   The Act introduces measures to protect Waqf heritage sites, aligning them with broader cultural and historical preservation goals.

●  It aims to streamline coordination between Waqf Boards and local authorities, removing bureaucratic delays and jurisdictional issues.

●  Enhanced focus on transparency and record maintenance to prevent encroachments and illegal transfers of Waqf properties.