Appointment of Delhi Waqf Board CEO
Lieutenant Governor (L-G) V.K. Saxena has approved the appointment of IAS officer Azimul Haque as the CEO of the Delhi Waqf Board. However, he criticized the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government for its alleged “callousness” and lack of adherence to legal procedures in handling the matter. The post of CEO had been vacant since November 28, 2024, causing delays in key functions, including salary disbursements for imams and other Board employees.
| Summary/Static | Details |
| Why in the news? | Appointment of Delhi Waqf Board CEO |
| Appointed CEO | Azimul Haque, IAS officer |
| Approval Authority | Lieutenant Governor V.K. Saxena |
| Criticism of AAP Government | Handling issue casually, one-month delay in proposal submission |
| Legal Requirement | Section 23 of Delhi Waqf Act, 1995: Panel of two names to be recommended by the Board |
| Impact of Vacancy | Delay in salary disbursement for imams and other functionaries |
| L-G’s Directives | Proposal to be ratified by Waqf Board; future adherence to legal provisions required |
| NCCSA Role | Submitted only one name, bypassing the panel requirement |
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