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The Waqfs Ordinance, 1962 (East Pakistan Ordinance)

( Ordinance NO. I OF 1962 )

Chapter VII

MUTAWALLIS

Purchase of property by mutawalli under certain conditions to be act of malfeasance and directions upon him to reconvey the same
62. If a mutawalli intentionally and dishonestly allows a waqf property to be sold for arrears of rent, rates or taxes, and purchases the said property in the name of himself or any other person, such a purchase by the mutawalli shall be deemed to be an act of malfeasance and breach of trust for the purpose of sub section (1) of section 32; and the Administrator shall issue directions upon him to re-convey the property to the waqf or adequately compensate the waqf within the specified date.

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