Perambalur – Over 1,000 Muslims protested against Waqf Board ban on Property Registration

Chennai. Over 1,000 Muslims from various villages in the Perambalur district, including Valikandapuram, Mettupalayam South, Thavayur, Ranjankudi, V. Kalathur, and Visuvakudi, gathered at the Perambalur Collector’s office on Tuesday. They demanded the lifting of the Waqf Board’s ban, which has prevented them from registering their properties since 18 February, 2020.

The affected residents presented their petitions, highlighting the severe impact of the ban on their basic property rights. “More than 1,000 Muslims are prohibited from registering deeds claiming that they are Waqf Board properties. Due to this, we cannot deed the properties we own, affecting our ability to sell, mortgage, or obtain bank loans,” a resident said reported Dinamalar.

As per media reports, residents have made multiple complaints to the government, but no action has been taken. They are now calling for the immediate removal of the Waqf Board’s objections. They also warned that if appropriate orders were not passed, they would engage in a massive protest.

Valikandapuram resident Ameer Khan stated that 400 Muslim families in Valikandapuram, Vallapuram, and Tambai village are affected.

“We have given a petition to the Chief Minister, but no action has been taken so far. The concerned departmental officials are harassing our community.”

He pointed out that a similar issue in five villages in Trichy district was resolved after intervention by BJP member H. Raja and Minister.

Mettupalayam resident Chellamuthu highlighted the plight of 85 people who own 45 acres of land. “These lands, enjoyed by our families for generations, cannot be sold, mortgaged, or transferred to our heirs due to the Waqf Board’s ban. Despite years of complaints to high officials, no action has been taken.”

Ranjankudi resident Ameer Pasha shared his personal experience, stating, “My father bought 8 acres of land 25 years ago, which we have enjoyed until now. We applied to change the title to four people, but the application was rejected due to the Waqf Board’s block.”

The protesters urged Chief Minister to intervene and resolve the issue. The community members stressed that their basic property rights were at stake and demanded immediate government action to lift the ban imposed by the Waqf Board.