Auqaf & Religious Affairs Department
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the procedure to get agricultural land?
Every year in February / March auction schedule is published in two daily newspapers. Any citizen of Pakistan can participate in auction proceedings of published agricultural and can get particular land for period of year. Furthermore, lease is extendable for further four years under Auqaf rules.
What is the procedure to get land lease for commercial use?
Each urban land is auctioned for period of 10 to 30years after its advertisement in two daily newspapers. Any citizen of Pakistan can participate in auction proceedings of published land for commercial purpose and can get its lease.
What is the procedure to get Auqaf land for some welfare purpose?
It is done under provisions of sub-rule 5 of the Punjab Waqf Properties (administration) Rules, 2002.
What is rate fixed for one pair of shoes for keeping?
The fee for each pair of shoe is received as per notified rate by Auqaf department. Currently, Rs. 10/- is rate fixed for each pair of shoe.
What is rate fixed for cycle, mortor cycle and car for parking?
Currently, Rs. 10/- and Rs. 20/- are rate fixed for each cycle and motor cycle and vehicle respectively.
How many Masajid are there under Administrative control of Auqaf?
Currently, there are 437 Masajid under Administrative control of Auqaf Department.
How many Shrines are there under Administrative control of Auqaf?
Currently, there are 548 Shrines under Administrative control of Auqaf Department.
What is the procedure of registration of Waqf properties?
The manager of private Waqf property may register the Waqf property with by submitting his application to concerned Manager.
What is the procedure to give any Waqf property under Administrative control of Auqaf?
In order to give a Waqf property under administrative control of Auqaf, the Waqif of Waqf property may submit an application to Chief Administrator Auqaf.
When schedule for auction of contract and agricultural land is published in newspapers?
The schedule for auction of agricultural lands & contracts is usually published in February / March every year.
Live View
Auqaf Department has initiated a new project involving the installation of cameras; giving a live view of the ‘Data Darbar.’ As, Data Darbar is considered to be a sacred place in Lahore, this new project in place, people can pay their respects from around the world, by simply accessing the live view. This modern leap will open a gateway to promoting a new digital culture.
Highlights
The Urs Ceremony of Hazrat Pir Makki (RA), Lahore will start on 26th September, 2023.
The Urs Ceremony of Hazrat Data Gunj Buksh (RA), Lahore will start on 5th September, 2023.
Anti Dengue Walk will be held on 15th June 2023 at 10:30 AM under the Chairmanship of Secretary / Chief Administrator at Aiwane-Auqaf, Lahore.