With the crucial deadline for the UMEED portal fast approaching, the Telangana State Waqf Board (TGWB) has issued a firm directive to all mutawallis and managing committees of waqf institutions: upload all relevant documents without further delay. This urgent mandate comes directly from Union government agencies, including the Central Waqf Council, which have reiterated the strict nature of the submission window.
A senior TGWB official confirmed to The Hindu that there will be no extension to the December 6 deadline, despite previous requests from Telangana and other states during a recent South India UMEED portal workshop. The message is clear: compliance is now paramount.
Historically, mutawallis and managing committees have voiced concerns about the sensitive nature of some required details, such as information regarding any convictions. Additionally, a significant challenge remains the lack of complete documentation for many older waqf institutions. Currently, only a small fraction of individuals have successfully registered as ‘makers’ on the portal.
To address these challenges and streamline the uploading process, the TGWB has established a dedicated UMEED portal help desk at the Haj House. This resource is available to assist mutawallis and committee members with any technical or procedural difficulties they may encounter.
Further efforts to support the community include workshops organized by the Anjuman-e-Mutawalliyan-o-Sajjadagan-o-Khidmatguzaraan-e-Waqf, a prominent body of mutawallis, aimed at familiarizing members with the UMEED portal. Even the All India Muslim Personal Law Board, despite its overall opposition to the Waqf Amendment Act, is reportedly planning to assist with document uploads.
Mohammed Asadullah, the TGWB in-charge Chief Executive Officer, outlined the board’s strategy for institutions without a designated mutawalli or those under direct board management. In such cases, TGWB staff will register as ‘makers’ on the portal and meticulously enter the necessary details. A hierarchical system has been put in place to oversee this process, with officers responsible for verifying the accuracy of all submitted information. Once cross-checked, the CEO will serve as the ‘approver,’ ensuring that all approved details are then seamlessly integrated into the central database.