Waqf dispute in Tamil Nadu: Are villagers being misled over temple vs mosque land claim?

In Kattukollai village, Vellore, a dispute over land ownership has come to the forefront following a notice issued by the Waqf Board. Residents of the village, who have lived on the land for generations, are now being asked to pay land rent as the Waqf Board claims the land under its records.

The dispute has gained attention as local groups have mobilised residents, framing the issue around a conflict between a temple and a mosque.

The new amendment to the Waqf Act has added a legal dimension to the ongoing debate, leading to protests in the village.

This report covers the perspectives of the villagers, the legal claims from the Waqf Board, and the role of local organisations in organising the protests.