With the deadline ending tomorrow, Waqf boards and property caretakers across India say it is nearly impossible to complete the mandatory uploading of Waqf property details on the Centre&rsquo;s online portal.
Only a fraction of the nearly 8.8 lakh Waqf properties nationwide have been registered so far, with most large states managing uploads ranging from about 10% to 35%. Officials cite repeated portal crashes, lack of documentation for decades-old properties, and practical difficulties such as differing land measurement systems across states.
The digital platform was launched to create a centralised database of Waqf assets, including geo-tagging and ownership records, with the aim of improving transparency and protection. However, officials say many properties date back over a century, making it difficult to upload documents that no longer exist or were never formally recorded.
Another major hurdle is the limited technical capacity of caretakers, particularly in rural areas, as well as the absence of government support for digitisation. Even when the portal functions, uploading details for a single property can take several minutes, slowing down progress significantly.
Some states have shown higher registration figures due to simplified administrative structures, while others remain far behind. Waqf boards fear that tribunals may be overwhelmed as caretakers seek deadline extensions, which are permitted under current provisions if valid reasons are shown.
Despite repeated appeals from Waqf boards and community representatives to extend the timeline, the government has maintained that the deadline is fixed under law, advising affected parties to seek relief through tribunals if required.

Waqf Boards Struggle to Meet Portal Deadline

Technical glitches and missing records delay upload of Waqf property data across India

Waqf Boards Struggle to Meet Portal Deadline

Technical glitches and missing records delay upload of Waqf property data across India

December 4, 2025 | 19:49 IST