{
  "id": 16933557,
  "title": "Maharashtra Minority Commission Questions Three-Year Delay In Waqf Land Records Review, Seeks Accountability",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/28/maharashtra-minority-commission-questions-three-year-delay-in-waqf",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-28T17:19:48.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Press Journal",
    "slug": "free-press-journal",
    "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/mumbai/maharashtra-minority-commission-questions-three-year-delay-in-waqf-land-records-review-seeks-accountability"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Mumbai: The Maharashtra State Minority Commission has criticized the Minority Development Department for a three-year delay in reviewing Waqf land records and formulating a policy for land acquisition compensation. A four-member committee was established in October 2023 to address these issues, but has yet to submit its report. Minority Commission Chairperson Pyare Khan blamed the Minority Development Department for the delay, accusing them of being uninterested in their work and citing the recent change in the Minority Minister. Samajwadi Party MLA Rais Shaikh raised concerns over 23,566 registered Waqf properties, many of which have allegedly been encroached upon and private individuals have claimed ownership. Shaikh demanded accountability and immediate action from the Minister Sunetra Pawar, questioning the purpose of committee appointments and directives if they are not adhered to.",
  "summary": "Mumbai: The Maharashtra State Minority Commission (MSMC) has criticised the functioning of the state’s Minority Development Department over a three-year delay in a committee’s review of Waqf land records and preparation of a policy for disbursing land acquisition compensation. Four-Member Committee Was Formed In October 2023 On October 17, 2023, the Minority Development Department issued a…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}