New Delhi, June 1 (IANS) The Supreme Court on Monday questioned the legal basis for exempting Waqf institutions from payment of court fees in proceedings before Waqf Tribunals, orally observing that any such claim must be backed by a clear statutory provision.A Bench of Justices P.S. Narasimha and Aravind Kumar was hearing a special leave petition (SLP) against orders of the Gujarat High Court which had affirmed decisions of the Gujarat State Waqf Tribunal rejecting suits filed by Waqf instituti…
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Udham Singh Nagar, Dec 24 (IANS) Uttarakhand Waqf Board Chairman Shadab Shams on Wednesday urged all stakeholders to ensure the timely registration of Waqf properties on the UMMEED portal, following the extension of the deadline for online registration. He said the initiative aims to protect Waqf assets and ensure that their benefits reach poor and deserving sections of the Muslim community.Speaking to reporters, Shams said that the Waqf Amendment Act introduced by the Modi government has renewe…