The Mussalman Wakf (Repeal) Act, 2025
The Mussalman Wakf (Repeal) Act, 2025 repeals the colonial-era Mussalman Wakf Act, 1923, to modernize waqf property management under the Waqf Act, 1995.
Act No. 15 of 2025 received presidential assent on April 5, 2025, and repeals the 1923 Act entirely upon notification by the Central Government in the Official Gazette. It ensures uniformity, transparency, and accountability in waqf administration by eliminating redundancies from the outdated colonial law.
Parliament passed the bill in early April 2025, with Lok Sabha approval followed by Rajya Sabha after extended debates. The measure accompanied the Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025, which reforms waqf governance overall.
The repeal addresses the 1923 Act’s inadequacies for contemporary waqf management, promoting efficiency through the 1995 framework. This aligns with broader efforts for inclusive property oversight without community discrimination.
