Appointment of Azimul Haque as Delhi Waqf Board CEO Amid Criticism
| Summary/Static | Details |
|---|---|
| Why in the news? | Appointment of Delhi Waqf Board CEO |
| Appointed CEO | Azimul Haque, IAS officer |
| Approval Authority | Lieutenant Governor V.K. Saxena |
| Criticism of AAP Government | Handling issue casually, one-month delay in proposal submission |
| Legal Requirement | Section 23 of Delhi Waqf Act, 1995: Panel of two names to be recommended by the Board |
| Impact of Vacancy | Delay in salary disbursement for imams and other functionaries |
| L-G's Directives | Proposal to be ratified by Waqf Board; future adherence to legal provisions required |