It is necessary to convert A.P. State Wakf Board into Wakf Commisonerate in order to protect more than four lakh acres of wakf land. Former Rajya Sabha M.P., Mr. Aziz Pasha stated this, in a press conference he addressed yesterday at Makhddom Bhavan. He pointed out that there are more than two lakh acres of wakf lands in Ranga Reddy District. He blamed that Wakf Board is lethargic and hence wakf properties are being damaged. He alleged that Chairman, CEO and members of Wakf Boards, barring a few, prefer their self-interests. They are mainly responsible for running wakf lands. He told that a large section of Muslims’ population is leading life below poverty line. He pointed out that despite destroying 85% of wakf lands, still 4 lakh acres of Wakf lands are protected. The correct utilization of the income of these properties can be the sources of many Welfare schemes for the benefit of the Muslims He pointed out that many Muslims in the old city are living in rented houses. Two thousand acres of land around Dargah Baba Sharfuddin can provide relief to many Muslims.
—-Siasat News