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12 September 2026

Constitution of Delhi Waqf Board

The topic concerns the functioning of a statutory body and the legal implications of executive inaction, which are core themes in GS2 regarding governance and the role of statutory institutions.

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Notes

  • The Delhi High Court has issued a notice to the Centre and the Delhi government regarding the failure to constitute a new Delhi Waqf Board.
  • The tenure of the previous Delhi Waqf Board expired on August 23, 2023.
  • The Delhi government appointed an Administrator to manage the board's affairs on January 10, 2024.
  • The petitioner argues that the absence of a constituted board risks the encroachment, unauthorised occupation, and deterioration of waqf properties.
  • The petition contends that the failure to constitute the board constitutes arbitrary executive inaction and violates the rule of law.
  • The petitioner asserts that Parliament retains the obligation to constitute Waqf Boards despite legislative amendments made in 2025.

Questions

  1. Discuss the statutory obligations of the state in the management and protection of waqf properties. How does the absence of a formal board impact the governance and preservation of these assets? 150 words
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  2. The rule of law necessitates that statutory bodies are constituted within the timelines prescribed by law. In the context of the management of religious endowments, analyze the role of the judiciary in ensuring executive compliance with statutory mandates. 250 words
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Prelims

  1. When did the tenure of the previous Delhi Waqf Board expire?

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