The real estate advertisement what appeared to be selling of wakf land in Maheswaram, alarmed the AP State Wakf Board (APSWB) State Wakf Bo on Thursday and an inquiry was ordered into the matter.
The advertisement was to be found in regional language newspapers reportedly by Pride India Builders (PIB) which is selling independent houses and plots in an “approved layout“.
The advertisement fails to cite survey numbers.
Wakf officials who wanted to be not recognized said that the land parcel could be a part of 428 acres endowed to Muslim Maternity Hospital. They said that they had get in touch with PIB to make enquiries about the survey numbers, nature and extent of land although were asked to meet the concerned officials in person.
When have a word with APSWB chief executive officer Abdul Hameed said,
“We were in formed of the advertisement early on Thursday morning. I have instructed wakf inspec tor Mohammed Sanaullah to look into the matter and a re port will be ready tomorrow.We have asked for survey numbers and extent of land.”