Standing Order No. 3963/2020 of the Finance Department, Government of Odisha dated 9th November, 2020 on the occupation of waqf property [C1F-9B9]

Standing Order No. 3963/2020

GOVERNMENT OF ODISHA

Finance Department, Government of Odisha

Bhubaneswar, dated the 9th November, 2020

STANDING ORDER

To

All Assistant Charity Commissioners,

Subject: The occupation of waqf property by tenants of waqf property under the Odisha Hindu Religious Endowments Act, 1952, regarding.

In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Odisha Hindu Religious Endowments Act, 1952 (Odisha Act 2 of 1952), the Finance Department, Government of Odisha 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 A to the Board within thirty days, accompanied by a fee of one thousand rupees.

3. The Assistant Charity Commissioner shall ensure that inventory of jewels is dealt with as directed above, and shall report compliance to the Board within thirty days.

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

(Secretary to Government)