Minority Commission member Mohammad Aslam expressed displeasure over absence of officials, demanded probe into leased lands of Waqf and missionaries

Prayagraj: The matter of allotment of land for Jesus Darbar on the SHUATS campus in Naini will be investigated. Mohammad Aslam, a member of the Uttar Pradesh Minority Commission, stated this during a press conference at the Circuit House on Tuesday. He questioned under what rules Jesus Darbar was built on educational institution land. Answers have been sought from the relevant officials. Additionally, the status of land leased to the Waqf Board and Christian missionaries will also be reviewed.

Mohammad Aslam stated that a meeting was held at 12 noon at the Circuit House with senior district officials. Various complaints and land-related matters were discussed. Joint Director Agriculture, Prayagraj Division, ACP Civil Lines, Assistant Registrar Chit Fund Societies Manoj Kumar, and District Minority Welfare Officer Krishna Murari were present. However, the District Magistrate neither attended in person nor sent a representative. No official from the Prayagraj Development Authority attended the meeting. The Commission member expressed displeasure over this and said that notices would be sent to the absent officials, demanding answers. Action would also be taken in cases of negligence.

The commission member stated that a review of land leased to Waqf Boards and Christian missionaries across the state would be conducted. Complaints of land remaining occupied even after the lease period expired would be investigated. He directed officials to provide land records dating back to 1913. If irregularities or unauthorized occupation are found during the investigation, action will be taken as per the rules. Complaints related to illegal madrasas will also be investigated.