GENERAL11 Sept 2026
HC seeks Delhi govt, Centre's stand on plea to constitute Delhi Waqf Board
The Delhi High Court has asked the Centre and Delhi government to explain their position on a plea to set up the Delhi Waqf Board. The last board's term ended in August 2023, and only an administrator was appointed in January 2024. The petitioner says waqf properties face encroachment. Replies are due in four weeks, with the next hearing on December 10.
Key Statutory Highlights
- The Delhi High Court issued notice to the Centre and the Delhi government on a plea to complete the statutory process for constituting the Delhi Waqf Board under the Waqf Act of 1995, as amended in 2025.
- The petitioner said the last Delhi Waqf Board's tenure expired in August 2023, and an administrator appointed in January 2024 has not been replaced by a fresh board.
- Justice Anish Dayal gave the Delhi government and Centre four weeks on September 8 to file replies, and the matter will be heard next on December 10.
Actionable Advice for Taxpayers / Founders:If you manage, occupy, or depend on a waqf property or institution in Delhi, keep your ownership and occupancy papers ready and track the December 10 hearing with your legal advisor. This is only a notice stage, so the court has not yet passed any direction.
Statutory Disclaimer: TaxQue Shorts are AI-assisted editorial briefs for compliance awareness. This brief has not passed every source check; confirm the original notification before acting. This does not constitute formal legal or CA counsel.
TaxQue News Desk
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