India, April 8 -- The Waqf (Amendment) Act 2025, which introduces sweeping changes to the regulation and management of Islamic charitable endowments, came into effect on Tuesday, a government order said.

The amendments were passed by the Lok Sabha on April 3, Rajya Sabha on April 4 and received the presidential assent on April 5.

"In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section (2) of section 1 of the Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025 (14 of 2025), the Central Government hereby appoints the 8th day of April, 2025 as the date on which the provisions of the said Act shall come into force," a gazette notification signed by minorities ministry joint secretary Shersha C Shaik Mohiddin said.

The Act overhauls key provisions governing the adminis...