Legal Question in Administrative Law in India

Wakf property - abuse by Custodian

The District Collector Nizmabad who is Mutawali / Custodian of 151-yeat old Wakf registered Masjid in Sy.No. 610, Ext. 230 Sq Yards inside the premises of District Collectorate allowed construction of office building over the Wakf property. As now, a multi-storied building has been raised on the Wakf-Masjid land. Please advise how to and where to approach for recovery of the possession and to make the Masjid functioning. Is it possible to take necessary legal action against the Collector who being Cusodian of Wakf Property abused his powers against the inertest of the Wakf? Can a case be filed in Andhra Pradesh Wakf Tribunal for recovery of possession?


Asked on 11/22/08, 9:45 am

3 Answers from Attorneys
Homi Maratha N.N. Maratha & Co.-Advocates

Re: Wakf property - abuse by Custodian

Yes it can be filed in state of AP.

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Answered on 12/24/08, 5:28 am
Nasir Butt Nasir Law Associates

Re: Wakf property - abuse by Custodian

In the presence of Wakf Tribunal you may approach there, otherwise you may seek declaration and possession from civil court.

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Answered on 11/25/08, 9:45 am
Sudershan Goel India Law Offices of Sudershan Goel - Advocate

Re: Wakf property - abuse by Custodian

Yes, you may approach the Wakf Tribunal for necessary relief.

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Answered on 11/22/08, 11:01 am


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