The Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) led by Jagdambika Pal is set to present its report on the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2024, in Parliament on Monday, during the ongoing Budget Session. While the bill has been revised and adopted by the JPC, opposition leaders have submitted their dissent notes.

BulletsIn

• Report Presentation: JPC will table the Waqf Bill 2024 report in Parliament on Monday.
• Committee Adoption: The draft report and amended bill were adopted on January 29.
• Opposition Dissent: Opposition leaders submitted their dissent notes on the report.
• BJP Members: Jagdambika Pal and Sanjay Jaiswal will present the report in both Hindi and English.
• Committee’s Focus: The bill now includes a section ensuring Waqf benefits reach marginalized groups, such as the poor, women, and orphans.
• Amendments: 14 clauses were amended, with changes being adopted through a majority vote.
• Historical Context: The JPC previously cleared the Waqf Bill 1995 with 25 amendments.
• Speaker’s Meeting: Jagdambika Pal presented the committee’s final report to Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla.
• Voting Process: The JPC conducted a majority vote on 44 clauses, adopting the proposed amendments.
• Key Outcome: The amendments aim to bring more transparency and inclusiveness to the management of Waqf assets.