Amid Waqf Row In Karnataka, 3 Senior Congress Ministers To Address Media And Defend The Government

Following allegations by a section of farmers from Vijayapura district that their lands were marked as Waqf properties, Karnataka Law and Parliamentary Affairs Minister H K Patil on Monday said the notices issued to them will be withdrawn, and the Deputy Commissioner is inquiring into the "mistake.

" He said the government has no intention to convert farmers' land into Waqf property and in case of any mistake, it will be rectified, and action taken against those responsible.

"Taking note of the mistake that has happened, the notices that were issued will be withdrawn.

It needs to be inquired into as to why the mistake happened and then it will be decided (on action against those responsible)," Patil said.