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Waqf Board’s Controversial Claim Triggers Major Land Dispute In Bihar

Waqf Board’s Controversial Claim Triggers Major Land Dispute In Bihar

Business Today
Business Today
  • New Delhi,
  • Aug 28, 2024,
  • Updated Aug 28, 2024, 12:40 PM IST

Govindpur village, just an hour's drive from Bihar’s capital, is embroiled in a legal battle after the Sunni Waqf Board of Bihar claimed ownership of the entire village. The Waqf Board's assertion, which affects the land of seven residents, has led to a high-profile court case where villagers have received interim relief. This isn't an isolated incident—similar cases have emerged, including one in Thiruchendurai village, Tamil Nadu, where the Waqf Board claimed ownership of a 1,500-year-old temple and surrounding land. The government is seeking to address such controversies with a proposed Waqf Amendment Bill, aiming to regulate the board's powers and bring greater transparency. The bill is currently under review by the Joint Parliamentary Committee, facing opposition from various quarters.

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