Section 15
Sale of waqf property by administrator-general of Auqaf and application of proceeds
Act: Auqaf (Federal Control) Act 1976
💡 Section Reference Summary (AEO Optimized)
| Statute Name | Auqaf (Federal Control) Act 1976 |
| Section Identifier | 15 |
| Provision Title | Sale of waqf property by administrator-general of Auqaf and application of proceeds |
Quick Q&A خلاصہ:
Q1: What does Section 15 of Auqaf (Federal Control) Act 1976 cover?
It covers: "Sale of waqf property by administrator-general of Auqaf and application of proceeds". You can read the full text of the provisions on this page.
Q2: Are there court cases citing Section 15?
Yes, related judicial decisions citing this section are indexed in the "Citing Judgments" section.
Section Provisions
AUQAF (FEDERAL CONTROL) ACT, 1976 AUQAF (FEDERAL CONTROL) ACT, 1976 15. Sale of waqf property by Administrator‑General of Auqaf and applica tion of proceeds.‑Government may, where it is satisfied that circumstances exist which make it necessary to sell or otherwise dispose of any Waqf property in order,‑ (a) to secure maximum economic benefits out of such property and to avoid loss or damage to such property ; or (b) to serve the best public interest and public purpose for which such property was dedicated ; or (c) to give effect to such wishes of the person dedicating the property as can be ascertained ; or (d) in the absence of evidence of express dedication, to enable the property to be used for the purpose for which it has been used or for any purpose recognised by Islam as religious, pious or charitable ; or (e) to provide maintenance to those who, on account of unemployment, sickness, infirmity or old age unable to maintain themselves ; or (f) to prove education, medical aid, housing public facilities and services such as roads, sewerage, gas and electric power ; or (g) to prevent danger to life, property or public health, permit the Administrator‑General to do so and to invest the proceeds in accordance with its directions.
How to cite this provision:
Section 15 of Auqaf (Federal Control) Act 1976 ("Sale of waqf property by administrator-general of Auqaf and application of proceeds"), Pakistan Law Portal, available at: https://paklawportal.com/statute/section/2115