Union government’s portal for compulsory registration of Waqf properties illegal: Jawahirullah

Manithaneya Makkal Katchi president M.H. Jawahirullah on Thursday (June 26, 2025) contended that the Waqf Umeed Portal, launched by the Union government for the compulsory registration of Waqf properties, is illegal and constitutes contempt of court.

In a statement, Mr. Jawahirullah said the Waqf Amendment Act, 2025, is under judicial review before the Supreme Court of India. “Not only Muslim organisations, but also all political parties that uphold social harmony have strongly opposed the Waqf Amendment Act. On June 6, the Union government launched the Waqf Umeed Portal and began mandating the compulsory registration of Waqf properties through it. This move is entirely illegal and constitutes contempt of court.”

The All India Muslim Personal Law Board has urged Waqf administrators and State Waqf Boards to refrain from registering Waqf properties through the portal until the Supreme Court delivers its judgment, as the Amendment Act itself is in violation of the Constitution, he added.