Thu Apr 10 17:59:05 UTC 2025: ## Waqf Tribunal Orders Fresh Examination of Disputed Munambam Land
**Kozhikode, April 10, 2025** – A three-member Waqf tribunal has ordered a fresh examination to determine the ownership of a disputed 404-acre land in Munambam, Kerala. The decision follows conflicting claims between the Kerala State Waqf Board, which asserts the land is Waqf property, and the Farook College management, which claims it received the land as a gift deed.
The tribunal’s order stems from a hearing held on April 8th, where it emerged that previous court examinations only considered current ownership details. The tribunal deemed further investigation necessary to verify claims regarding past ownership.
The Waqf Board’s request to transfer original land documents from the Paravur court to Kozhikode was rejected by the tribunal, although the board was permitted to obtain certified copies. The board plans to appeal this decision to a higher court, arguing that the original documents are crucial to their case.
The dispute originates from September 25, 2019, when the Waqf Board registered the land as “Muhammad Siddique Sait Waqf,” alleging unauthorized alienation. However, Farook College countered this claim, presenting evidence of a gift deed from Siddique Sait. A surprising twist emerged with the grandchildren of Siddique Sait’s daughter, Subaida, retracting their previous support for the Waqf Board’s claim and confirming the gift deed narrative. The tribunal also allowed the impleading of Munambam residents in the case. The ongoing legal battle highlights the complexities surrounding land ownership and historical claims in the region.
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