Understanding WAQF LAWS - A Classic Commentary on Waqf Act, 1995 by A.Md. Imtiaz, IAS | as amended by Act No. 14 of 2025 Dt. 05-04-25 | Along with Allied Laws, Landmark Judgements | DLH | 2026 edition

Understanding Waqf Laws is a comprehensive and authoritative treatise on the law governing Waqf institutions in India, written by A. Md. Imtiaz, IAS, a senior civil servant with deep administrative and legal insight. The book carries distinguished forewords by Shri S. Y. Quraishi, Former Chief Election Commissioner of India, and Dr. M. Ariz Ahammed, IAS, Additional Chief Secretary to the Government of Assam, lending exceptional credibility and perspective to the work.

This book offers a clear, structured, and practical understanding of Waqf law as it stands today, with detailed coverage of the Waqf Act, 1995, the Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025, and the latest Central and State Rules, making it an indispensable reference for legal professionals, administrators, scholars, and students.

The first part of the book explains the concept, history, and types of Waqf, and systematically examines core aspects such as registration of Waqf, the role and duties of the Mutawalli, maintenance of accounts, constitution and powers of Waqf Boards, Central Waqf Council, survey of Waqf properties, leasing and alienation, tribunals, penal provisions, financial administration, and rule-making powers. Special emphasis is placed on landmark Supreme Court judgments, helping readers understand judicial interpretation and evolving legal principles.

The second part provides the full text of key legislations and rules, including the Unified Waqf Management, Empowerment, Efficiency and Development Act, 1995, Central Waqf Rules, 2025, and important State Waqf Rules of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, along with allied laws such as the Places of Worship (Special Provisions) Act, 1991, Haj Committee Act, 2002, National Commission for Minorities Act, 1992, and other relevant statutes. This makes the book a single-volume, ready reference for both theory and practice.

Written in a lucid and accessible manner, yet backed by statutory text and judicial precedents, Understanding Waqf Laws bridges the gap between academic understanding and real-world application.

Key Features:

• Exhaustive coverage of Waqf law in India

• Updated with Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025 and Central Waqf Rules, 2025

• Supreme Court judgments compiled and explained

• Central and State Rules included in full text

• Useful glossary of Waqf terms

• Ideal for advocates, judges, government officials, academicians, and law students

Author: A. Md. Imtiaz, IAS
Forewords by:
• S. Y. Quraishi, Former Chief Election Commissioner of India
• Dr. M. Ariz Ahammed, IAS, Additional Chief Secretary, Govt. of Assam
Price: ₹1530
Edition: 2026
ISBN: 978-81-969071-2-9
Publisher: Deccan Law House

General Contents 
Understanding Waqf Laws:
1. Waqf - Introduction  & History
2. Types of Waqf and Difference between Waqf and Trust 
3. Registration of Waqf 
4. Mutawalli - The Curator of Waqf
5. Maintenance of Accounts of Waqf
6. Waqf Board Constitution
7. Waqf Board Powers
8. Central Waqf Council
9. Survey of Waqf Properties
10. Alienation, Lease, and Acquisition of Waqf Properties
11. Waqf Tribunal - Powers and Functioning
12. Penal Provisions
13. Finance of the Board
14. Rule-making Powers
15. Judgement of the Supreme Court
16. Glossary of Waqf Terms
II. The Unified Waqf Management, Empowerment, Efficiency, and Development Act, 1995
III. Central Waqf Rules, 2025 (Unified Waqf Management Empowerment, Efficiency and Development Rules,  2025)
IV. A.P.State Waqf Rules, 2023
V. The Telangana  State Waqf Rules, 2022
VI. The Waqf Properties Lease Rules, 2014
VII. The Central Waqf Council Rules, 1998
VIII. The Andhra Pradesh  Wakf Managing Committee (Constitutions, Functions and Duties) Regulations, 2009)
IX. The Hyderabad Muslim Wakfs Board (Dissolution) Order, 1961
X. Approval of Scheme for Dissolution and Reconstitution of the State Waqf Boards for the States of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana Order, 2015
XI. The Places of Worship (Special Provisions) Act, 1991
XII. A.P.State Minorities Commission Act, 1998
XIII. Hajj Committee Act, 2002
XIV. Hajj Committee Rules, 2002
XV. The Muslim Women (Protection of Rights on Divorce) Act,  1986
XVI.The Muslim Women (Protection of Rights on Divorce) Rules, 1986
XVII. The National Commission for Minorities Act,  1992
XVIII. The Religious Institutions (Prevention of Misuse) Act, 1998