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The Supreme Court rejected requests to extend the deadline for uploading Waqf property data on the UMEED portal under the 2025 amendments. Petitioners highlighted that only 1.6?lakh out of over ten lakh properties have been uploaded and cited technical and operational challenges. The Court noted that Waqf Tribunals are empowered to grant six-month extensions under Section?3B and advised petitioners to seek relief there. With the six-month deadline ending December 6, Waqf authorities must act promptly to comply and approach Tribunals if needed.
The Supreme Court of India has declined requests for a blanket extension of the deadline for uploading Waqf property details on the UMEED portal under the Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025. Petitioners, including the All India Muslim Personal Law Board (AIMPLB) and other Waqf holders, had highlighted that only around 1.6?lakh properties have been uploaded so far, whereas the total number of properties could exceed ten lakh. They argued that technical glitches, unfamiliarity with the portal, and other operational challenges made it difficult to complete uploads within the prescribed six-month period. Advertisement
A bench of Justices Dipankar Datta and A. G. Masih rejected these pleas, observing that the 2025 amendment itself allows Waqf Tribunals to grant an additional six-month extension under Section?3B. The Court emphasized that it is the statutory Tribunals, not the judiciary, which are empowered to provide relief in cases of genuine difficulty. The bench added that technical problems faced while using the UMEED portal could serve as a valid ground for approaching the Tribunal for extra time.
The 2025 amendment mandates that all registered Waqfs provide details of the Waqf itself and the properties dedicated to it on the UMEED portal, which was launched on June?6. With the six-month deadline set to expire on December?6, Waqf authorities who have not yet uploaded their property details must seek recourse from the Tribunals to avoid non-compliance. Past experience has shown that many Waqf holders have faced challenges with registration and documentation, reinforcing the importance of the Tribunal pathway for extensions.
The Court's decision reinforces the statutory compliance mechanism rather than creating new judicial exceptions. Waqf holders are now required to take timely action and approach the Tribunals for any extension, ensuring adherence to legal requirements and reducing the risk of penalties for delayed submissions. The ruling underscores the need for Waqf authorities to actively engage with the UMEED portal and resolve operational difficulties promptly.
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