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How could the road construction on Waqf land affect the Government of Telangana?

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The state government may need to intervene in the land dispute over Toli Mosque property. The construction of a cement concrete road by the Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) on Waqf land belonging to Toli Mosque in Karwan has triggered a legal dispute regarding land acquisition. The Waqf Board Chief Executive Officer, Mohammed Asadullah, has formally urged the GHMC commissioner to stop the work and follow the statutory procedure. This procedure requires initiating land acquisition under the Right to Fair Compensation and Transparency in Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation and Resettlement Act, 2013. The state government is positioned to enforce these legal requirements and address the concerns raised by activists regarding similar encroachments in other districts.

Reported by 1 independent outlet Written Oct 14
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The facts so far

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  • GHMC is constructing a cement concrete (CC) road on Waqf land belonging to Toli Mosque in Karwan.deccanchronicle.com
  • The Waqf land covers 27.30 acres and includes a graveyard.deccanchronicle.com
  • Activists allege the property has faced encroachment for the past 25 years.deccanchronicle.com
  • The Waqf Board CEO urged GHMC to follow the Right to Fair Compensation and Transparency in Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation and Resettlement Act, 2013.deccanchronicle.com

Why it matters

The dispute centers on the legal rights to religious and historical property versus municipal development needs. If the Government of Telangana does not intervene to enforce the Land Acquisition Act, the state risks setting a precedent where local bodies can bypass statutory procedures, potentially leading to widespread illegal encroachment on Waqf properties across the state.

Activists have noted that similar roads have been constructed on Waqf properties in Hyderabad, Rangareddy, and Medchal districts. This suggests a systemic issue that requires a comprehensive survey of such properties by the state government to ensure compensation or alternative land is provided.

What we don't know yet

  • What specific action will the Government of Telangana take regarding the Waqf Board's request?
  • Will the state mandate a comprehensive survey of Waqf properties in the affected districts?

What would change this answer

The Government of Telangana issues a directive to GHMC regarding the land acquisition process.The legal uncertainty surrounding the construction will decrease, potentially halting or formalizing the road project.
The Waqf Board files a new petition in the High Court challenging the GHMC's actions.The legal pressure on the state government will increase, forcing a faster administrative response.

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