Sadik Ali v. Tamilnadu Waqf Board
IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS
DATED: 01-04-2026
CORAM
THE HONOURABLE MR JUSTICE M.DHANDAPANI Sadik Ali Petitioner(s) Vs Tamilnadu Waqf Board Represented by its Chief Executive officer, No 1 Jaffer Syrang Street, Vallal Seethakathi Nagar, Chennai 600 001 Respondent(s) PRAYER: Petition filed under Article 226 of Constitution of India, directing the respondent to conduct enquiry on petitioners representation dated 16.01.2026.
For Petitioner(s):
Mr.P.R.Krishnaraj For Respondent:
Mr.Haja Mohideen Gisthi
ORDER
By consent of both parties, this writ petition is taken up for final disposal at the admission stage itself.
2. This petition has been filed for a direction, directing the respondent to conduct enquiry on petitioners representation dated 16.01.2026.
3. It is the case of the petitioner that the petitioner is a descendant of founder of Jamia Pallivasal Waqf located at Sendurai Town, Ariyalur District. It is the grievance of the petitioner that now petitioner along with others have been selected as Muthavali to the waqf by Jamathars of Sendurai Town, however, the
same is pending approval from the Tamilnadu Waqf Board. In this regard, the petitioner has sent a representation to the respondent on 16.01.2026 which is pending without consideration till date. Hence, this writ petition.
4. Heard both sides and perused the materials placed on record. 5.Considering the facts and circumstances of the case, this Court without going into the merits of case, directs the respondent to consider the petitioner's representation dated 16.01.2026 and pass appropriate orders on merits and in accordance with law within a period of 11 weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this Order.
6. Accordingly, this writ petition stands disposed of. No costs. 01-04-2026 dhk Index:Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order Internet:Yes
To 1.Tamilnadu Waqf Board Represented by its Chief Executive officer, No 1 Jaffer Syrang Street, Vallal Seethakathi Nagar, Chennai 600 001
M.DHANDAPANI J.
dhk 01-04-2026