No penalties for delayed Waqf registration for next three months: Kiren Rijiju

Why in news

Union Minister Kiren Rijiju announced a three-month penalty waiver for mutawallis registering properties on the UMEED portal following the Supreme Court's refusal to extend the registration deadline.

Background

The Centre announced a penalty waiver for property registration on the UMEED portal for three months. The deadline for registration under the Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025, was December 5th.

Facts for Prelims

• FactUMEED portal: The digital platform designated for registering Waqf properties.
• Act / BillWaqf (Amendment) Act, 2025: The legislation governing the registration of Waqf properties.
• PostKiren Rijiju: Union Minister of Minority Affairs.

For Mains

Q. Discuss the significance of digitizing land records and property registrations in ensuring transparency and accountability in the management of religious endowments.

Dimensions to cover in your answer

• Administrative bottleneck: Complexity in transitioning traditional land records to the UMEED digital portal
• Legal friction: Conflict between judicial stay orders and executive deadlines for property registration

Keywords: Transparency · Digital Governance · Religious Endowments · Regulatory Compliance

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