Who manages a waqf property and what are their duties in Shimla?

A mutawalli manages the waqf property in Shimla and acts as a manager rather than an owner of the property. The Himachal Pradesh High Court has held that the mutawalli must administer the waqf in accordance with the terms of the dedication and cannot profit personally.

Under the Himachal Pradesh Rent Control Act 2012 and the Waqf Act, the mutawalli must maintain accounts, pay taxes, and ensure the income is applied for the waqf's purposes. Alienation of waqf property requires prior court sanction and must be for the waqf's benefit.

The waqf board supervises the mutawalli and can remove them for misconduct. The mutawalli is accountable to the waqf board and the beneficiaries.