Section 80 of The Waqf Act, 1995
- (1)The accounts of the Board shall be audited and examined annually by such auditor as may be appointed by the State Government.
- (2)The auditor shall submit his report to the State Government and the report of the auditor shall, among other things, specify whether the accounts of every 1[waqf] under the direct management of the Board have been kept separately and whether such accounts have been audited annually by the State Examiner of Local Funds and shall also specify all cases of irregular, illegal or improper expenditure or of failure to recover money or other property caused by neglect or misconduct and any other matter which the auditor considers it necessary to report; and the report shall also contain the name of any person who, in the opinion of the auditor is responsible for such expenditure or failure and the auditor shall in every such case certify the amount of such expenditure or loss as due from such person.
- (3)The cost of the audit shall be paid from the 1[Waqf] Fund.
Summary
- The Board's accounts must be audited every year by an auditor appointed by the State Government.
- The auditor must verify if the accounts for properties under direct management, which is when the Board runs them directly, are kept separately.
- The audit report must identify any illegal, improper, or irregular spending.
- The auditor must name any person responsible for financial losses or neglect.
- The report must certify the specific amount of money owed by a responsible person.
- The cost for conducting this annual audit is paid out of the Waqf Fund.
Practical examples
FAQ
1. Who appoints the auditor for the Board under Section 80 of The Waqf Act, 1995?
Under Section 80 of The Waqf Act, 1995, the auditor is appointed by the State Government.
2. What must be reported if money is lost under Section 80 of The Waqf Act, 1995?
The auditor must specify cases of improper expenditure or failure to recover money and name the person responsible under Section 80 of The Waqf Act, 1995.
3. Who pays for the Board's audit according to The Waqf Act, 1995 Section 80?
The cost of the audit is paid from the Waqf Fund as per Section 80 of The Waqf Act, 1995.
Test yourself
Q1.Under Section 80 of The Waqf Act, 1995, how often must the Board's accounts be audited?
Q2.Who is responsible for appointing the auditor under Section 80 of The Waqf Act, 1995?
Q3.According to Section 80 of The Waqf Act, 1995, what must the auditor specify regarding auqaf under direct management?
Q4.Under Section 80 of The Waqf Act, 1995, what must the auditor do if they find someone responsible for a loss?
Q5.Where does the money to pay the auditor come from under Section 80 of The Waqf Act, 1995?