New Delhi: The Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC), formed to discuss the Waqf (Amendment) Bill 2024, has invited suggestions from the public and experts on the Bill.

In the first meeting of the JPC which was held on August 22, it was suggested that an advertisement should be given in newspapers to invite suggestions to have wider discussion with all the stakeholders associated with the Bill.

Accepting the demand of the MPs, the JPC headed by Jagdambika Pal has invited suggestions on the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2024.

The Lok Sabha Secretariat issued an advertisement on Friday stating that, any person or organisation can send their suggestions to JPC regarding the Wakf (Amendment) Bill through post, fax and email.

“The Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2024, as introduced in the Lok Sabha has been referred to the Joint Parliament Committee for examination and report. Considering the wider implications of the proposed Bill, the Committee under the chairmanship of Shri Jagdambika Pal has decided to invite memoranda containing views/suggestions from the public in general and NGOs/experts/stakeholders and institutions in particular,” said the advertisement.

“Those desirous of submitting written memoranda/suggestions to the Committee may send two copies thereof either in English or Hindi to the Joint Secretary (JM), Lok Sabha Secretariat, Room No. 440, Parliament House Annexe, New Delhi-110001, TEL. No(s) 23034440/23035284, Fax No. 23017709 and mail the same to jpcwaqf-iss@sansad.nic.in within 15 days from the date of publication of this advertisement. Text of the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2024 is uploaded on the Lok Sabha website in both Hindi and English,” it further said.