Standing Order No. 4535/2025 of the Home Department, Government of Maharashtra dated 4th May, 2025 on the occupation of waqf property [C18-4QR]

Standing Order No. 4535/2025

GOVERNMENT OF MAHARASHTRA

Home Department, Government of Maharashtra

Mumbai, dated the 4th May, 2025

STANDING ORDER

To

All Executive Officers,

Subject: The occupation of waqf property by tenants of waqf property under the Maharashtra Public Trusts Act, 1950, regarding.

In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Maharashtra Public Trusts Act, 1950 (Maharashtra Act 29 of 1950), the Home Department, Government of Maharashtra hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:

1. References have been received seeking clarification on the manner in which section 9 applies to the occupation of waqf property by tenants of waqf property.

2. The matter has been examined. Every tenant of waqf property carrying on the occupation of waqf property shall make an application in Form H to the Endowments Tribunal within sixty days, accompanied by a fee of ten thousand rupees.

3. The Executive Officer shall ensure that certificate of registration is dealt with as directed above, and shall report compliance to the Endowments Tribunal within sixty days.

4. Difficulties, if any, in the implementation of this standing order may be brought to the notice of the Home Department, Government of Maharashtra.

(Secretary to Government)