A recent survey by Local Circles reveals that a significant majority of Indian citizens support the proposed amendments to the Waqf Act. The survey, based on over 47,000 responses, found that 90% of respondents are in favor of the bill, with strong backing for mandatory registration of Waqf properties and increased transparency in Waqf Board operations. The bill aims to address concerns regarding property disputes, representation, and governance within Waqf boards.
Union Minister Kiren Rijiju has proposed sending the Waqf (Amendment) Bill 2024 to the Joint Parliamentary Committee for further scrutiny and deliberation. This decision comes after concerns were raised regarding the bill’s provisions and potential impact on the Waqf board’s functioning.
The Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2024, seeks to significantly alter the Waqf Act, 1995, introducing provisions for representation of women and non-Muslims in Waqf bodies, granting district collectors authority over disputed land, and establishing a separate board for Bohra and Agakhani communities.
The Indian government is poised to introduce an amendment bill for the Insurance Act, 1938, during the upcoming Budget session, aiming to achieve ‘Insurance for All by 2047’. Key proposed changes include composite licenses, differential capital requirements, and eased solvency norms, potentially leading to a more diverse and inclusive insurance sector.
