Sun Dec 01 09:23:32 UTC 2024: ## Andhra Pradesh Government Dissolves Waqf Board

**Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh:** The Andhra Pradesh government, led by Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu, has dissolved the state’s Waqf Board, issuing a new order (GO-75) that cancels the previous order (GO-47). The decision, announced on Saturday, November 30th, 2024, by state Law and Minority Welfare Minister N. Mohammed Farooq, follows a High Court interim order that stalled the Waqf Board’s functioning due to a petition challenging previous appointments.

The government cited administrative and legal obstacles caused by the High Court’s intervention as the reason for the dissolution. While the move is presented as a step towards improving the Waqf Board’s operations and better protecting minority welfare, it has also raised questions amidst ongoing debates surrounding Waqf property management. The government assures that the new order aims to ensure transparent and effective management of Waqf properties and address administrative issues. The long-term implications of this decision and the plan for reconstituting the board remain to be seen.

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