Unified Waqf Management, Empowerment, Efficiency, and Development (UMEED) Portal
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June 05, 2025
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Government to launch portal for registration of Waqf properties.
It is a centralized digital platform designed for the registration of Waqf properties nationwide.
It seeks to enhance management practices and improve transparency.
The portal is being introduced in light of the recently passed Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2025, which has received presidential approval.
Registrations will be managed by the respective State Waqf Boards.
Key Features -All Waqf properties are required to be registered on the portal within 6 months of its launch.
Each registration must provide comprehensive details, including measurements (length and width) and geotagged locations.
Properties registered in the names of women will not qualify as Waqf properties.
Nonetheless, women, children, and individuals from economically disadvantaged backgrounds will remain primary beneficiaries of Waqf assets.
Properties that are not registered within the designated timeframe due to technical issues or other significant factors may receive an extension of one to two months.
However, properties that are still unregistered after the allowed period will be deemed disputed and referred to the Waqf Tribunal for resolution.
