Withdraw all notices sent to farmers on Waqf land issues: CM, Siddaramaiah

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Bengaluru, November 02, 2024: Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Saturday issued directions to officials to immediately withdraw all notices sent to farmers over Waqf land issues, stressing that farmers should not face any inconvenience.

Karnataka Home Minister G Parameshwara earlier today said all district deputy commissioners have been instructed not to serve any notices to farmers under the Waqf Act.

He stated that the revenue records would be treated as final, and administrative actions would align with them. "The Chief Minister has directed all deputy commissioners to withdraw any such notices or letters. The matter is now resolved, though we are uncertain about possible developments in the future," Parameshwara told reporters.

The Waqf Board has reportedly claimed that certain lands were registered in its name 50 years ago. However, Parameshwara clarified that the Waqf and revenue records must align for any claims to be valid; otherwise, revenue records will take precedence.