He served as the state minister in 1983 and the speaker of Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly in 1996.

He did Masters of Arts and Bachelor of Laws during his education period and was initially studying at Amar Singh College, Srinagar and later, moved to Aligarh Muslim University where He completed further studies.

Vakil was originally a lawyer in 1971 and then nominated the member of the District Development Board in 1976.

During his political spanning, He opened several welfare centres for poor, Widows and physically disabled people in Sopor.

After subsequently discharged, He breathed his last after multiple organ failure and chest ailment which is associated with Respiratory disease.