ABSTRACT
The concept of Wakf which derives its roots from 14 centuries back, embodies this very ideal of Islam. In juristic terms, Wakf is a special kind of philanthropic deed in perpetuity that is exercised in a non-perishable asset by designating the specific categories of beneficiaries to receive its usufructs or revenues. The person who dedicates his or her property is known as Wakif and the person nominated by the Wakif to manage the affairs of the Wakf is known as Mutawalli. Historically, most of the Indian Wakfs were made during the regimes of Muslim Sultans, Nawabs and Mughal emperors. As per section 4 of the Wakf Act, 1995, the state government would appoint a Survey Commissioner and required number of Additional and Assistant Survey Commissioners for the purpose of making a survey of Wakfs existing in the state at the date of commencement of the Act.
