The UMEED (Upgrade, Monetize & Enhance Effective Development of Waqf Properties) Portal, launched by the Central Waqf Council and the Ministry of Minority Affairs, was created as a time-bound, six-month opportunity for individuals and organisations to submit details, objections, or claims regarding encroached, mismanaged, or disputed Waqf properties across India.
The six-month filing window officially closed on December 5, 2025. With the submission phase now complete, here is what comes next:
1. Verification and Scrutiny Phase Begins
All entries submitted on the UMEED portal will now be:
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Verified against existing Waqf Board records
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Cross-checked with property documents
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Evaluated for validity and completeness
The Central Waqf Council may request additional information from State Waqf Boards or local authorities during this stage.
2. Categorisation of Complaints & Property Data
The submissions are likely to be sorted into the following categories:
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Encroachment complaints
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Mismanagement or illegal occupation reports
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Disputes between managing committees / mutawallis
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Updates or corrections to property details
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Requests related to development or monetisation
Each category will have a different resolution pathway.
3. Forwarding to State Waqf Boards
Since Waqf matters fall under State jurisdiction, most cases will be transferred to:
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State Waqf Boards
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Waqf Tribunals (where litigation or eviction may be needed)
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District authorities for land records verification
The State Boards will be responsible for taking action on a case-by-case basis.
4. Action Will Depend on the Nature of the Case
Depending on what was filed, the next step may include:
a. Field inspections and site verification
Collectors, tehsildars, or Waqf inspectors may visit the property.
b. Initiation of eviction or recovery proceedings
Encroachment cases may move towards legal action before Waqf Tribunals.
c. Correction of property details
If the submission was for updating records, those updates may get reflected in the future Waqf GIS database.
d. Internal inquiries for mismanagement
Mutawallis, managing committees, or trustees may face inquiries or audits.
5. Integration with Digital Waqf GIS System
The data collected through the UMEED Portal will help in:
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Creating a nationwide GIS-based digital database of Waqf properties
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Bringing transparency and mapping properties across India
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Identifying vulnerable properties needing protection
This will significantly influence future policy decisions and development projects.
6. No New Submissions Allowed — Only Follow-Up
Now that the portal is closed:
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No fresh complaints or property entries can be made on UMEED.
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Individuals must contact the State Waqf Board directly for new issues.
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For previously filed matters, follow-up will happen through respective Boards or authorities, not through the portal.
7. Future Action Plans by the Central Government
The Government may:
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Release status reports on the number of submissions
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Share updated GIS-integrated Waqf property data
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Issue guidelines for monitoring and development of Waqf land
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Propose legislative reforms for stronger governance of Waqf institutions
Summary
The UMEED Portal was only the first step.
The real process now begins — investigation, verification, and enforcement.
If you are affected or have filed something on the portal, your next point of contact will be the State Waqf Board, not the UMEED portal itself.
