The Maharashtra government revoked its Rs 10-crore Waqf Board funding order, with Deputy CM Devendra Fadnavis vowing a probe into the order.

These developments unfolded after the Union government included the bill in its legislative agenda for the winter session of Parliament.

Maharashtra Chief Secretary Sujata Saunik said on Friday that a caretaker government did not have the power to release pre-approved funds.

MUMBAI/SAMBHAJINAGAR: The Maharashtra govt on Friday withdrew its order granting Rs 10 crore for functioning and strengthening of the Maharashtra State Board of Waqf, with Devendra Fadnavis intervening and pledging a probe into the order's legality and timing once the new govt was formed.

The Maharashtra government withdrew its order to allocate Rs 10 crore to strengthen the state Waqf Board after opposition from the BJP. The BJP contended that the decision was taken administratively and asserted that the Waqf Board has no constitutional basis.

Indian parliamentary committee on WAQF Bill extends timeline, citing stakeholder consultations. Devendra Fadnavis may reclaim the Maharashtra CM post after key meetings on Cabinet allocations. An oath-taking event is expected soon.