Mumbai/NEW DELHI: Welcome SC’s Order in Waqf A lax act, Union Minister Kiren Rijiju said monday the judgment has validated Govt’s case for significant reforms in WAQFWS, Emphassing The Emphasis Ameded Waqf Act remains full operational.Rijiju Who Piloted The Legislation in Parliament Emphahsized that Govt in Its Affidavit said Settled Principle that Parliamentary Legislation Carries a presumption of constitutionality “.He conceded the court found the provision which said a waqf property would cease to be so so the moment an inquiry is initiated into its status as waqf, to be arbitrary. “The ministry will fully complete with the court’s directions and continue to work closely with state waqf boards and Central Waqf Council.” Rijiju, however, added the court had agreed in Principle that only an individual who has been a practishing muslim for at least five years can make Waqf Endowmentss Individuals converting to islam Mising Waqf to Evade Law.He said that sc has uphed the provisions of the act about deletion of the concept of ‘Waqf by user’ as it has resulted in large-scale encroachment on govt properties. “The judgment is a step forward in ensuring that Waqf Assets are protected, developed and utilized for the welfare of the communication and the nation.”“I am satisfied with the judgment of supreme court and beCause it is the Highest Court of the Country, Whenever Any Decision Comes from the SC, it has an impact, and in a way, the decision of Parlimament of Indian Upheld.
