The Waqf Amendment Act 2025 has been published in The Gazette of India with the Gazette ID CG-DL-E-05042025-262316 and has now been converted into a law. This is the notification No. 14 which has been issued from New Delhi on SATURDAY, APRIL 5, 2025/CHAITRA 15, 1947 (Saka). The hon’ble President of India, Smt. Droupadi Murmu has given her assent to the Waqf Amendment Bill 2025 which was earlier passed by the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha on 3rd April 2025 and 4th April 2025 respectively.
After the Presidential assent, The Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2025 has become a law. The legislation was passed in the Lok Sabha on Thursday, with 288 members supporting it and 232 against it. Moreover, the legislation was passed in the Rajya Sabha on Friday with 128 members supporting it and 95 against it.
Read this article till the end to know how to download Waqf Amendment Act 2025 in PDF format through egazette.gov.in official website.
One can now download the Waqf Amendment Act 2025 with REGISTERED NO. DL-(N)04/0007/2003-25 through the E Gazette Notification Portal of the central government. Here is the direct link to access E Gazette official website – https://egazette.gov.in/.
At the official egazette gov in, one can find The Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025 which will appear similar to the one shown here:- Waqf Amendment Bill 2025 Gazette Notification
Click at PDF download link in front of the “The Waqf Amendment Act 2025” to open the entire act.
The Mussalman Wakf (Repeal) Bill, 2025 PDF Download
The President also gave assent to the Mussalman Wakf (Repeal) Bill, 2025. This act can also be downloaded through the same official website egazette.gov.in.
The central government through this new law aims to introduce significant reforms in enhancing the governance, transparency, and efficiency of waqf property management in the country. By addressing long-standing issues such as litigation and the lack of judicial oversight, the new law seeks to create a more structured and accountable framework.
The key changes include redefining the formation of waqf, improving the survey and registration process, empowering government oversight, ensuring inclusivity by incorporating non-Muslim members and women into waqf-related bodies. These provisions mark a crucial step toward modernizing Waqf property management in the country.
Conclusion: A Step Towards Fairness & Development
The Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2025, is a progressive step towards better management of religious and charitable assets in India. It ensures:-
Transparency and accountability in property handling
Fair rights for women and marginalized groups
Resolution of long-standing property disputes
Inclusive representation in Waqf
While Waqf remains a religious and charitable institution, its administration will now follow a more legal and regulatory approach, safeguarding the rights of all communities and strengthening social welfare.
