Reacting to the media reports that the central government is likely to bring a bill to curb the powers of the Waqf Board over assets, former Union Minister RK Singh on Monday said Waqf properties will be used in a better way.
The Waqf Board amendment bill is likely to be introduced first in Rajya Sabha which could restrict the power of the Waqf Board said top government sources.
After reports mentioned that the centre is planning to amend the Waqf Board Act, Chief Priest Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Temple, Ayodhya, Acharya Satyendra Das Ji Maharaj welcomed the proposed amendments by the government.
The central government is considering making amendments to the Waqf Act which could restrict the power of the Waqf Board said sources. According to the sources, 32-40 amendments are being considered in the Waqf Board Act.