Waqf Activists Challenge Auction of Prime 6.2-Acre Raidurg Land in Telangana
A legal dispute has stalled the auction of a 6.2-acre plot in Raidurg after Waqf activists claimed ownership of the land. The property, historically endowed for educational use, remains the subject of ongoing litigation in the Telangana High Court.
Highlights
- •The Telangana High Court stayed the auction of 6.2 acres of land in Raidurg following an intervention by the SBI.
- •Waqf activists claim the land in Survey No. 83 has been registered as Waqf property since 2010.
- •Historical documents indicate the land was endowed by Ghazi Yar Jung in 1948 for educational and religious purposes.
- •A Civil Revision Petition is currently pending in the High Court to resolve the long-standing ownership dispute.
A contentious legal and administrative battle has emerged regarding a 6.2-acre parcel of Raidurg land, as Waqf activists have stepped forward to assert ownership claims over the property. The controversy centers on the recent attempt by the Telangana State Industrial Infrastructure Corporation (TGIIC) to auction the plot, a move that was subsequently halted by the Telangana High Court following an intervention by the State Bank of India (SBI).
Advocates for the Waqf Board contend that the land, located in Survey No. 83 in Raidurg village, has been officially documented as a registered Waqf property since 2010. They are calling for an immediate and exhaustive investigation into the land's title history. Concerns have been raised by activists, including Mohd Habeebuddin, regarding how a site formally listed in Waqf records could be cleared for auction by state authorities.
Historical Documentation and Ownership Dispute
According to historical records such as the Muntakhab, the land was originally endowed by Ghazi Yar Jung through a registered deed in 1948. The intended purpose for this endowment was significant, aiming to facilitate the establishment of educational institutions—specifically medical and engineering colleges—alongside a mosque, a girls' hostel, and a medical clinic. The Jamia Nizamia committee was designated as the caretaker or mutawalli of these assets.
The status of the land was formalized when it was declared Waqf on April 22, 2010, under Section 43 of the Wakf Act, 1995. Furthermore, the property details have been integrated into the UMEED portal managed by the Waqf Board. Despite these entries, the land has been the subject of a long-standing legal struggle, particularly after it was claimed by the government as part of an urban land ceiling process.
Currently, a Civil Revision Petition (CRP) is awaiting resolution in the High Court. Officials from the Waqf Board have indicated that they are seeking comprehensive records from Jamia Nizamia to untangle the legal complexities and find a definitive resolution. The ongoing dispute has also prompted internal calls for a board meeting among Waqf Board members to address allegations of procedural negligence and potential connivance among officials regarding the management of this prime real estate.
