In a bid to ensure better governance and address ongoing legal challenges, the Andhra Pradesh government has dissolved the State Waqf Board established by the previous regime.

Claim Review: Andhra Pradesh government abolishes the Waqf Board. Fact: The claim is misleading. The board was dissolved due to legal, administrative, and representational concerns, with plans to establish a new one soon. This story was originally published by NewsMeter, and republished by Deccan Herald as part of the Shakti Collective.

The Andhra Pradesh government on Sunday clarified that the State Waqf Board was dissolved due to certain concerns and that a new Board will be constituted at the earliest.

Andhra Pradesh government dissolves AP State Waqf Board to ensure good governance and safeguard properties, amid legal challenges.

The then formed state Waqf board had a total of 11 member, of whom three were elected and rest eight were nominated.

The Andhra Pradesh government has dissolved the AP State Waqf Board to promote good governance, safeguard Waqf properties, and ensure the board operates efficiently, officials said. The state government revoked a government order (GO) issued on October 21,

The then government of YSR Congress Party had constituted the 11-member Waqf Board following a High Court order. Three of them were elected members while the remaining were nomina

The government issued an order revoking the previous constitution of the state Waqf Board due to prolonged non-functioning following a court stay. The

The Andhra Pradesh government has dissolved the Waqf Board, calling it "non-inclusive" and "non-functional," and announced plans to form a new panel soon.

The TDP-led government in Andhra Pradesh said the Waqf board, constituted by the YSR Congress regime, had been non-functional since March 2023, and had no representation of scholars from Sunni and Shia communities.