Minister admits encroachment of Vizag Wakf land Hyderabad, March 15 (INN): Minorities Welfare Minister Mohd Ahmedullah on Thursday informed the House that of 5,385.31 acres of land belonging to Dargah Hazrat Ishaq Madni Auliya in Visakhapatnam district, only 95 acres wereunder the possession of State Wakf Board.
Replying to a question raised by Congress MLC Mohd Jani, he said that the land belonging to the dargah has been encroached upon due to lack of supervision.
He said that notices have been issued under Section 54 (1) of the Central Wakf Act 1995 to the encroachers for eviction.
News Posted: 15 March, 2012
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