Excelsior Correspondent
SRINAGAR, Jan 17: Waqf Board today ordered the taking over of the administrative control of notified Waqf Shrines, Jamia Masjids, Khankahs and other properties across Jammu and Kashmir.
In an order issued in this regard, Waqf Board said that it has a large number of notified properties that have not been administratively controlled to date, and were being managed privately by local committees.
“In view of receipt of a large number of complaints /representations by the Chairperson, J&K Waqf Board, from the general public regarding mismanagement & irregularities, it has become imperative to directly administer all such important Shrines/ Jamia Masjids/ Khankahs and other assets that are already Waqf notified properties,” the order issued said.
Accordingly, the order said, the sanction is being accorded to the constitution of district level committees comprising the members for verification and submission of reports in this regard within 21 days positively.
Concerning terms of reference for the Committees, they have been directed to pursue the complaints/representations received from the general public & submit detailed reports of assets, finances and administrative affairs of such properties.
The Committees will also prepare a list of all important Shrines, Jamia Masjids, Khankahs and associated properties which are Waqf-notified properties in the district but have not been taken over by the Board to date, along with the details of assets, liabilities, income and staff.
“A separate list of those Shrines/Jamia Masjid/Khankahs & allied properties be also prepared, that are not Waqf notified properties, but are to be brought under administrative control based on representations/ complaints of the general public,” the order said.
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