Jan 18, 2025 09:18 PM IST
District Justice of the Peace Krishna Karunesh acknowledged that SDMs should submit the revised report, detailing the full space of Waqf land of their respective jurisdictions, by subsequent week.
In gentle of chief minister Yogi Adityanath’s strict directive on Waqf land administration, Gorakhpur district officers are fast-tracking the preparation of a complete report on Waqf properties throughout each city and rural areas. The up to date documentation is ready for evaluation throughout a district-level assembly scheduled for January 22-23 earlier than being submitted to the state authorities.
In Gorakhpur, the final thorough survey of Waqf properties was carried out in 1986 (Sourced)
This transfer comes as a part of efforts to handle discrepancies recognized in earlier surveys and enhance transparency in managing Waqf land.
Vineet Kumar Singh, further district Justice of the Peace (ADM) finance and income, confirmed on Saturday that every one sub-divisional magistrates (SDMs) have been instructed to finalise the Waqf land survey of their respective areas by January 20, 2025.
The urgency surrounding this initiative follows CM Adityanath’s January 9 remarks, the place he criticised the Waqf Board, calling it a “Board of Land Mafias.” The decision for a extra detailed and correct report stems from shortcomings discovered within the earlier report, notably in rural areas, stated district officers.
The final thorough survey of Waqf properties was carried out in 1986, when Maharajganj was nonetheless a part of Gorakhpur district. At the moment, there have been 1,466 registered Waqf properties, however after the creation of Maharajganj district, the quantity in Gorakhpur dropped to 1,059, together with 598 properties within the Sadar Tehsil.
District Justice of the Peace Krishna Karunesh acknowledged that SDMs should submit the revised report, detailing the full space of Waqf land of their respective jurisdictions, by subsequent week.
Along with the Waqf land survey, the municipal company has issued notices to 22 outlets constructed on municipal land close to a graveyard within the Turkmanpur locality.