Understanding Waqf Laws | A Classic Commentary on Waqf Act, 1995 | As Amended by Act No. 14 of 2025 Dt. 05-04-2025

Understanding Waqf Laws by A. Md. Imtiaz, IAS, is a comprehensive and authoritative commentary on the Waqf Act, 1995, thoroughly updated to incorporate the latest amendments introduced by Act No. 14 of 2025. This commentary goes beyond a traditional bare act by offering in-depth explanations, structured analysis, and integration of allied laws governing waqf properties and institutions in India. Designed to bridge the gap between statutory provisions and their practical application, the book serves as a reliable reference for both academic study and professional use, supported by relevant judicial interpretations and regulatory frameworks.

Key Features:

• Incorporates the latest amendments introduced by Act No. 14 of 2025
• Provides detailed section-wise commentary on the Waqf Act, 1995
• Includes extensive coverage of allied laws, rules, and regulations relating to waqf administration
• Analyses landmark judgments to aid practical understanding and legal interpretation
• Covers key concepts such as waqf creation, registration, management, and governance of Waqf Boards
• Explains procedural aspects including tribunal functioning, property management, and dispute resolution
• Contains relevant central and state rules, including Waqf Rules, 2025 and other regulatory frameworks
• Offers a structured and systematic layout for easy navigation and reference
• Includes glossary and conceptual discussions for better clarity of legal terminology
• Written in clear, authoritative, and practitioner-friendly language

This book is ideal for judiciary aspirants, law students, legal practitioners, waqf board officials, academicians, and candidates preparing for competitive examinations such as judicial services and state public service commissions.

1. Waqf - Introduction  & History
2. Types of Waqf and Difference between Waqf and Trust 
3. Registration of Waqf 
4. Mutawalli - The Curator of Waqf
5. Maintenance of Accounts of Waqf
6. Waqf Board Constitution
7. Waqf Board Powers
8. Central Waqf Council
9. Survey of Waqf Properties
10. Alienation, Lease, and Acquisition of Waqf Properties
11. Waqf Tribunal - Powers and Functioning
12. Penal Provisions
13. Finance of the Board
14. Rule-making Powers
15. Judgement of the Supreme Court
16. Glossary of Waqf Terms
II. The Unified Waqf Management, Empowerment, Efficiency, and Development Act, 1995
III. Central Waqf Rules, 2025 (Unified Waqf Management Empowerment, Efficiency and Development Rules,  2025)
IV. A.P.State Waqf Rules, 2023
V. The Telangana  State Waqf Rules, 2022
VI. The Waqf Properties Lease Rules, 2014
VII. The Central Waqf Council Rules, 1998
VIII. The Andhra Pradesh  Wakf Managing Committee (Constitutions, Functions and Duties) Regulations, 2009)
IX. The Hyderabad Muslim Wakfs Board (Dissolution) Order, 1961
X. Approval of Scheme for Dissolution and Reconstitution of the State Waqf Boards for the States of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana Order, 2015
XI. The Places of Worship (Special Provisions) Act, 1991
XII. A.P.State Minorities Commission Act, 1998
XIII. Hajj Committee Act, 2002
XIV. Hajj Committee Rules, 2002
XV. The Muslim Women (Protection of Rights on Divorce) Act,  1986
XVI.The Muslim Women (Protection of Rights on Divorce) Rules, 1986
XVII. The National Commission for Minorities Act,  1992
XVIII. The Religious Institutions (Prevention of Misuse) Act, 1998