The Hazrat Jahangir Peer Dargah in Hyderabad is facing issues due to delays in the annual tender process. This delay has resulted in a financial setback exceeding Rs 1 crore for the Dargah’s administration.
Each year, tenders are issued for about 15 essential services, including stalls, lighting, floral decoration, cleaning, and management. These are managed by the Telangana State Waqf Board.
Currently, disputes between the Waqf Board’s Chairman and CEO have stalled the tender process indefinitely. Despite many applicants submitting demand drafts ranging from Rs 10 lakh to Rs 30 lakh, the board has not refunded the money or moved forward with allotments or the tender process.
This problem is not unique to Jahangir Peer Dargah. Other major shrines and several Dargahs also face similar issues.
The delay has halted welfare activities funded by these revenues, such as stipends for orphans and widows, cemetery repairs, and anti-encroachment efforts.
Even with a new Minority Welfare Minister in Telangana, there has been no progress. Despite numerous complaints and petitions to the Minority Welfare Department, Secretary, and Waqf Board, the problem persists.
People, stakeholders, and contractors are now appealing to the new minister for personal intervention. They urge quick action to resume essential services and community welfare programs at Jahangir Peer Dargah and other affected institutions.
