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Dr.Sikkander Hayath Khan v. The Chief Executive Officer

2017-04-04Honourable Mr Justice M.Duraiswamy2 pages

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 04.04.2017

CORAM

THE HON'BLE Mr. JUSTICE M.DURAISWAMY W.P.No.7850 of 2017 Dr.Sikkander Hayath Khan ... Petitioner Vs.

1.The Chief Executive Officer, Tamil Nadu Wakf Board, No.1, Jaffer Syrang Street, Vallal Seethakathi Nagar, Chennai - 1.

2.The Superintendent of Wakf, Tamil Nadu Wakf Board Office, Tanjavur.

... Respondents Petition filed under Article 226 of The Constitution of India praying to issue a writ of mandamus directing the respondents to conduct elections by secret ballot to Jamia Pallivasal, Courtallam, Courtallam Taluk, Nagapattinam District as sought for by the petitioner vide representation dated 20.02.2017.

For Petitioner : Mr.N.A.Nissar Ahmed For Respondents : Mr.V.Raghavachari

O R D E R

The petitioner has filed the above Writ Petition to issue a writ of mandamus directing the respondents to conduct elections by secret ballot to Jamia Pallivasal, Courtallam, Courtallam Taluk, Nagapattinam District as sought for by the petitioner vide representation dated 20.02.2017.

2.Mr.V.Raghavachari, learned counsel, taking notice for the respondents, submitted that the respondents may be directed to conduct elections within eight months time.

3.The learned counsel appearing for the petitioner also submitted that such a direction can be given to the respondents.

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4.Having regard to the submissions made by the learned counsel on either side, I direct the respondents to conduct elections by secret ballot to Jamia Pallivasal, Courtallam, Courtallam Taluk, Nagapattinam District as sought for by the petitioner in his representation dated 20.02.2017 within a period of eight months from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. 5.With this observation, the Writ Petition is disposed of. No costs.

Sd/- Asst.Registrar (CS VI) /true copy/ Sub Asst. Registrar va To 1.The Chief Executive Officer, Tamil Nadu Wakf Board, No.1, Jaffer Syrang Street, Vallal Seethakathi Nagar, Chennai - 1.

2.The Superintendent of Wakf, Tamil Nadu Wakf Board Office, Tanjavur.

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