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

A mutawalli manages the waqf property in Howrah and acts as a manager rather than an owner of the property. The Calcutta 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 West Bengal Premises Tenancy Act 1997 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.