After the Waqf (Amendment) Bill was passed in both the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha, the Chhattisgarh Waqf Board has started collecting details of all its properties. According to the state board, the total value of Waqf Board properties in Chhattisgarh is over ₹5,000 crore. But shockingly, more than 90% of these properties are under illegal occupation.
Board President Dr. Saleem Raj: Data Being Collected
Dr. Saleem Raj, the Chairman of the Chhattisgarh Waqf Board, said that all properties under the Waqf Board in the state are now being documented. For this purpose, a circular has been sent to all mutawallis (caretakers of waqf properties), instructing them to share complete details of the properties in their respective areas.
Full Records to be Uploaded on New Portal
As per the circular, every mutawalli has to send a complete report of Waqf-owned properties along with income and expense details. This information will be uploaded on a new portal being developed by the state board. The goal is to ensure transparency in how Waqf properties are managed.
Where Are the Waqf Properties in Chhattisgarh?
According to the Waqf Board, around ₹3,500 crore worth of properties are located in urban areas, while ₹1,500 crore worth of properties are in rural parts of the state. There are around 2,006 Waqf properties spread across various districts including Raipur, Raigarh, Rajnandgaon, Bilaspur, Jagdalpur, Mungeli, Dhamtari, and Durg.
“Waqf Bill Will Help Muslims Get Their Rights” – Saleem Raj
Dr. Saleem Raj welcomed the passing of the Waqf Bill in Parliament and said it brings new hope and progress for the Muslim community. He stated, “This bill will help in uplifting divorced and widowed women and ensuring poor Muslims get their rights.” He also alleged that most of the Waqf properties—worth over ₹5,000 crore—are illegally occupied by land mafias, self-proclaimed community leaders, and even some big Congress party leaders.
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