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Kerala State Waqf Board reconstitution

Overview

The Kerala government has reconstituted the State Waqf Board, replacing the committee previously led by K. S. Hamsa with a new nine-member body. M. C. Mayin Haji, a leader of the Indian Union Muslim League (IUML), has been appointed as the new chairman.

The dissolution of the former board, which was appointed by the previous LDF government and had over four years remaining in its term, has triggered political and legal friction. The Kanthapuram A. P. Aboobacker Musliyar faction of the Samastha Kerala Jem-iyyathul Ulama criticized the decision, alleging that the Sunni community was denied due representation while reformist groups, such as Jamaat-e-Islami, were granted seats.

While the Kerala High Court refused to stay the government’s reconstitution order, Justice S. Manu noted that the new appointments are subject to the outcome of pending writ petitions challenging the dissolution of the previous board. Additionally, two positions on the new board remain vacant as the government awaits further orders from the Supreme Court regarding the mandatory appointment of non-Muslim members.

Entities

Kerala High Court · Kerala State Waqf Board · Indian Union Muslim League · N Samsudheen · Supreme Court of India

Timeline

  1. [POLITICS] 10 sources
    Kerala government reconstitutes State Waqf Board

    The Kerala government has reconstituted the State Waqf Board with IUML leader M. C. Mayin Haji as chairman, a move facing legal challenges and criticism over religious representation.

  2. [POLITICS] 3 sources
    Kerala government reviews reconstitution of State Waqf Board

    The Kerala government is reviewing the potential reconstitution of the State Waqf Board to ensure compliance with amended laws and eligibility criteria, while monitoring ongoing legal challenges.

Sources

aajtak.com · barandbench.com · bhaskarhindi.com · bhaskarlive.in · deccanchronicle.com · english.mathrubhumi.com · liveLaw.in · madhyamamonline.com · newindianexpress.com · news18.com · samacharnama.com

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