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Section 50A of The Unified Waqf Management, Empowerment, Efficiency and Development Act, 1995 in hindi

1[50A. Disqualification of mutawalli.--- A person shall not be qualified for being appointed, or for continuing as, a mutawalli, if he---

(a)is less than twenty-one years of age;
(b)is found to be a person of unsound mind;
(c)is an undischarged insolvent;
(d)has been convicted of any offence and sentenced to imprisonment for not less than two years;
(e)has been held guilty of encroachment on any waqf property;
(f)has been on a previous occasion---
1. (i)removed as a mutawalli; or
2. (ii)removed by an order of a competent court or Tribunal from any position of trust either for mismanagement or for corruption.]

Summary

A person cannot be a manager if they are under twenty-one years old.
Having an unsound mind or being an undischarged insolvent, meaning you cannot pay your debts, disqualifies you.
Anyone convicted of a crime and sentenced to at least two years in prison is barred from the role.
People found guilty of illegally taking over religious property are disqualified.
A person previously removed as a manager or removed from a trust position for corruption or bad management cannot serve.

Practical examples

1Hassan, who is 19 years old, is named in his grandfather's will to manage the family's charitable hostel. Despite the will, Hassan cannot legally take the job until he turns 21 because the law requires managers to be adults.

2Rashid was once the treasurer of a local hospital trust but was removed by a court for using trust money to pay for his lavish vacation. Years later, he tries to become the manager of a neighborhood mosque, but he is disqualified because of his past corruption.

FAQ

1. What is the minimum age to be a mutawalli under Section 50A of the Unified Waqf Management, Empowerment, Efficiency and Development Act, 1995?

You must be at least twenty-one years old to qualify as a mutawalli under Section 50A of the Unified Waqf Management, Empowerment, Efficiency and Development Act, 1995.

2. Can someone with a criminal record be a manager under the Unified Waqf Management, Empowerment, Efficiency and Development Act, 1995?

No, if they were sentenced to two or more years in prison, they are disqualified under Section 50A of the Unified Waqf Management, Empowerment, Efficiency and Development Act, 1995.

3. Does being an encroacher affect eligibility under Section 50A of the Unified Waqf Management, Empowerment, Efficiency and Development Act, 1995?

Yes, anyone held guilty of encroachment on any religious endowment property is disqualified under Section 50A of the Unified Waqf Management, Empowerment, Efficiency and Development Act, 1995.

Test yourself

Q1.Under Section 50A of the Unified Waqf Management, Empowerment, Efficiency and Development Act, 1995, which age makes a person ineligible?

Q2.Under Section 50A of the Unified Waqf Management, Empowerment, Efficiency and Development Act, 1995, a prison sentence of what length disqualifies a manager?

Q3.Under Section 50A of the Unified Waqf Management, Empowerment, Efficiency and Development Act, 1995, what financial status causes disqualification?

Q4.Under Section 50A of the Unified Waqf Management, Empowerment, Efficiency and Development Act, 1995, what past action prevents a person from serving?

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