J&K Waqf Board bans Dastaar Bandi of political leaders at shrines, religious places
J&K Waqf Board bans Dastaar Bandi of political leaders at shrines, religious places
By Mir Danish/PTK
PRESS TRUST OF KASHMIR SRINAGAR SEP 19:- The Jammu and Kashmir Waqf Board on Monday ordered ban on Dastaar Bandi (Turban-tying) ceremonies of people particularly political leaders at all shrines and religious places governed by the board across the Union Territory
“Whereas, J&K Waqf Board directly manages the affairs of major Shrines and Mosques across the UT of Jammu and Kashmir as per the provisions of the Waqf Act, 1995 (as amended in 2013), and thousands of Ziyarats/Masjids/Khanqahs/Darul Ulooms/ Graveyards, governed by the provisions of the Waqf Act, are yet to be directly administered by the J&K Waqf Board.” Reads the order
“Whereas, the Board is in receipt of a number of complaints regarding unethical use of platform of Ziyarats to appease influential people, particularly the Political Laders, through Turban-tying (Dastaar Bandi) ceremony at Ziyarats / Khanqahs. The leaders continue to be invited to the shrines and their Dastaar Bandi is carried out on the basis of party affiliations to promote political agenda at sacred religious places.” It reads.
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“Whereas, the Hon’ble Chairperson, J&K Waqf Board has taken a serious view of the matter, and the Board is of the view that religious places, like, Ziyarats/Khanqahs/Masjids/Darul Ulooms, can only be used to promote religious activities, and Dastaar Bandi at such places can only be carried out to felicitate people for their achievements in the religious field.” It adds further.
“Now therefore, Dastaar Bandi of people at all religious places, governed by the provisions of the Waqf Act, 1995, is hereby completely banned. However, Dastaar Bandi of people for religious achievements shall be allowed with prior permission of the Central Office Waqf Board. All the Administrators/ Executive Officers are directed to ensure strict implementation of this order, and any violation shall immediately be brought to the notice of the Central Office for legal action in the matter.” Order issued by Tehsildar Waqf Ishtiyak Mohi-ud-din reads.
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