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A.Ayub Khan v. The Tamil Nadu Waqf Board,

2026-06-05Honourable Mr Justice Krishnan Ramasamy4 pages

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 05-06-2026

CORAM

THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE KRISHNAN RAMASAMY A.Ayub Khan ..Petitioner Vs

1. The Tamil Nadu Waqf Board, Rep. by its Chairman, No.1, Jaffer Syrang Street, Vallal Seethakadhi Nagar, Chennai 600 001.

2. The Chief Executive Officer, Tamil Nadu Waqf Board, No.1, Jaffer Syrang Street, Vallal Seethakadhi Street, Chennai 600 001.

3. The Inspector of Waqf, Tamil Nadu Waqf Board, Poonamallee Zone, Periya Pallivasai Valagam, Poonamallee, Chennai 600 056.

4. Muthavalli / President, Sunnath Jamath Juma Masjid, No.22, Salai Street, Kancheepuram 631 502.

..Respondents Prayer: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying to issue writ of mandamus, directing the 1st to 3rd respondents to consider petitioner's representation dated 13.03.2026 immediately retract the illegal election notification, assume direct management of the Waqf under Section 64 (i) (j) of the Waqf Act 1995, take action against the violators, and thereafter conduct a fresh, fair, and transparent election.

For Petitioner:

Mr.Kanz Mohamedi For Respondents:

Mr.Mohammed Fayaz Ali for R1 to R3

ORDER

This Writ Petition has been filed to direct the respondents 1 to 3 to consider the petitioner's representation dated 13.03.2026.

2. Learned counsel for the petitioner would submit that the petitioner has made a representation dated 13.03.2026 before the 2nd and 3rd respondents to retract the illegal election notification, to assume direct management of the Waqf under Section 64 (i) (j) of the Waqf Act 1995, take action against the violators, and thereafter conduct a fresh, fair, and transparent election. However, the said representation was not considered, as on date. Hence, this writ petition.

3. Mr.Mohammed Fayaz Ali, learned Counsel accepts notice on behalf of the respondents 1 to 3 and submitted that the petitioner's representation dated 13.03.2026 will be considered within a period of twelve weeks.

4. Heard the learned counsel on either side and perused the materials available on record.

5. Considering the limited relief sought by the learned counsel for the

petitioner, this Court without expressing any opinion on the merits of the case, directs the first respondent to dispose of the petitioner's representation dated 13.03.2026, on merits and in accordance with law, within a period of twelve

(12) weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.

6. With the above direction, this writ petition stands disposed of. No costs.

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1. The Chairman, No.1, Jaffer Syrang Street, Vallal Seethakadhi Nagar, Chennai 600 001.

2. The Chief Executive Officer, Tamil Nadu Waqf Board, No.1, Jaffer Syrang Street, Vallal Seethakadhi Street, Chennai 600 001.

3. The Inspector of Waqf, Tamil Nadu Waqf Board, Poonamallee Zone, Periya Pallivasai Valagam, Poonamallee, Chennai 600 056.

KRISHNAN RAMASAMY, J.

VM 05-06-2026