September 11, 2026

Section 2 – Application of the Act – The Unified Waqf Management, Empowerment, Efficiency and Development Act, 1995

2. Application of the Act

Save as otherwise expressly provided under this Act, this Act shall apply to all auqaf whether created before or after the commencement of this Act:

Provided that nothing in this Act shall apply to Durgah Khawaja Saheb, Ajmer to which the Durgah Khawaja Saheb Act, 1955 (36 of 1955) applies:

Provided further that nothing in this Act shall, notwithstanding any judgement, decree or order of any court, apply to a trust (by whatever name called) established before or after the commencement of this Act or statutorily regulated by any statutory provision pertaining to public charities, by a Muslim for purpose similar to a waqf under any law for the time being in force.