Maharashtra State Board of Waqf

What Maharashtra State Board of Waqf does

The Maharashtra State Board of Waqf is a statutory state government body established on 4 January 2002 by the Government of Maharashtra under Section 14(3) of the Waqf Act 1995, headquartered at Panchakki, Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar (Aurangabad). It is an administrative descendant of the Marathwada Waqf Board formed in March 1960 and traces its roots to the Hyderabad Waqf Board of 1955. The Board's mandate is to register, protect, administer, and develop Waqf (Islamic charitable endowment) properties throughout Maharashtra's 35 districts, encompassing an inventory of 23,566 properties spanning 37,330.97 hectares across six revenue divisions.

The Board serves three primary constituencies: (i) Waqf institutions themselves — mosques (Masjid), shrines (Dargah), cemeteries (Kabrastan), ashurkhanas, idgahs, and similar religious sites used by the Muslim public; (ii) charitable institutions created from Waqf assets — madrasas, hospitals, orphanages, and schools; and (iii) Mutawallis and Trustees, who manage daily operations and rely on the Board for statutory compliance and legal protection (including designation as public servants). Services are delivered through a network of 42+ District Waqfs with offices in Mumbai (Nariman Point), Pune, Nagpur, Nashik, Kolhapur, Solapur, Ratnagiri, Dhule, and other districts, supported by statutory powers under Sections 18, 36, 54, 63, and 69 of the Waqf Act.

The Board's revenue model is statutory rather than commercial. It collects a Waqf Fund Tax of 2–7% on the net annual income of each Waqf institution (with discretion to reduce), one-time registration fees of Rs. 400–1,000 depending on urgency, and income from developed/leased Waqf properties (including shopping complexes developed via BOT). It also receives grants-in-aid from the Government of Maharashtra — most notably Rs. 15 Crores sanctioned in August 2011. The organization has no proprietary technology stack, no commercial software products, and no digital channels beyond an information website (mahawakf.com); all operations are administered through traditional district offices.

Name

Maharashtra State Board of Waqf

Legal name

Maharashtra State Board of Waqf

Website

https://mahawakf.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2002

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

The Maharashtra State Board of Waqf is a statutory state government body that registers, protects, administers, and develops 23,566 Waqf properties spanning 37,330.97 hectares across Maharashtra's 35 districts, serving mosques, dargahs, cemeteries, charitable endowments, and their trustees under the Waqf Act 1995.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Religious Endowment Regulation

NAICS

Regulation, Licensing, and Inspection of Miscellaneous Commercial Sectors (926150), Public Administration (92)

SIC

Land Subdividers & Developers (No Cemeteries) (6552)

akta.pro primary industry

Shariah Governance, Compliance & Advisory (Shariah Boards, Audit, Fatwa) (FSABAGAJ)

Keywords

• Waqf property regulation
• Religious endowment administration
• Waqf institution registration
• Islamic charitable trusts
• Encroachment removal services

Headquarters

HQ city

Chhatrapati Sambhaji Nagar

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices9 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Waqf Fund Tax: Waqf Institution has to pay 2 to 7% Tax on their net annual income to the Waqf Board for the services rendered by the Board depending upon net income. This amount can be reduced by the Board in case of financial problem or necessities of Wakf. This is a Service Tax called Wakf Fund, which is used by Board for rendering services to Wakf institutions and community.
2. Registration Fees: Fees for Registration: Deemed Registration Rs. 400/-, General Registration Rs. 500/-, Urgent Registration Rs. 1000/-
3. Property Development and Rental Income: Revenue generated from developed properties including shopping complexes. Achievements include increased tender receipts by Rs. 22 Lakhs and Waqf Fund recovery increased from Rs. 20 Lakhs to Rs. 45 Lakhs.

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Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels1 record

Core offering

The Maharashtra State Board of Waqf is a statutory regulatory body that registers, protects, administers, and develops Waqf (Islamic religious endowment) properties across Maharashtra. It oversees mosques, dargahs, kabrastans, and charitable institutions, collects statutory fees and the Waqf Fund tax, and provides services such as registration, encroachment removal under Section 54, and property development through Managing Committees, Adhoc Committees, and Mutwallies.

Product overview

Maharashtra State Board of Waqf (Mahawakf) is a government regulatory body, not a product or technology company. It is established under the Waqf Act 1995 to protect and manage Waqf (Islamic charitable endowment) properties across Maharashtra. Its functions include registration of Waqf institutions, protection of Waqf properties, administration through managing committees and mutwallies, development of properties, removal of encroachments, and maintenance of records. The organization operates from its head office in Aurangabad with district offices throughout Maharashtra. No commercial products or software offerings are provided.

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Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Waqf Institution Registration Statutory registration service for Waqf institutions and properties under Section 36 of the Waqf Act 1995, available in three tiers: Deemed Registration (Rs. 400), General Registration (Rs. 500), and Urgent Registration (Rs. 1,000). Targeted at mutawallis, trustees, and administrators of Waqf properties.
• Encroachment Removal Service Statutory service for removal of illegal occupants or encroachers from Waqf properties under Section 54 of the Waqf Act 1995. Provided to Waqf institutions across Maharashtra, with no limitation law applicable.
• Waqf Property Development Development of underutilized Waqf properties through Build-Operate-Transfer (BOT) and other mechanisms, including shopping complexes. Generates rental and tender income for Waqf institutions.
• Waqf Institution Administration Administration of Waqf institutions through Managing Committees (Section 18), Adhoc Committees (Section 69), and Mutwallies (Section 63) including budget and accounts supervision, trustee status as Public Servant, and legal protection for trustees.

Quantifiable outcome

• 23,566 Waqf properties covering 37,330.97 hectares across 6 revenue divisions
• +1 more outcomes

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Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Market position

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

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Profiles5 records

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