Telangana Waqf Board Member Demands Lease Disclosures And Fair Rent Commission

On 17 June 2026, Telangana State Waqf Board member Abul Fateh Syed Bandagi Badesha Quadri urged the board in Hyderabad to publicly disclose details of all leased Waqf properties and appoint an independent commission to assess market rents.

Quadri emphasized that these measures are necessary to ensure transparency and accountability in the management of Waqf assets. He noted that Waqf properties are sacred institutions meant to benefit the Muslim community, with revenues intended to support mosques, madrasas, orphanages, and other charitable causes.

According to Quadri, several Waqf properties worth crores of rupees have allegedly been leased out over the years at extremely low, nominal rents. He stated that this practice has resulted in significant financial losses to the Waqf Board and deprived the community of its rightful benefits.

Pointing to the State government's recent increase in registration market values and stamp duties, Quadri called on the board to publish a comprehensive list of all rented and leased properties.

He specified that the public disclosure should include the name and location of each property, details of tenants or lessees, the duration of lease agreements, the rent currently being paid, current market values, prevailing market rents, any outstanding arrears, and the legal status of occupancy.

Quadri argued that such disclosure would strengthen public confidence if the properties are managed properly, and help initiate corrective measures if irregularities are found. He remarked that the Muslim community has a right to know how its properties are being administered and whether these valuable assets are generating fair returns.

To address the issue, Quadri proposed the appointment of an independent Commission to assess market-based rental values. This body would recommend rent revisions wherever existing leases are found to be significantly below the prevailing market rates.