Madras High CourtWP/22888/2026disposed of

Masjid E.Mubarak v. The Tamil Nadu Wakf Board

2026-06-17Honourable Mr Justice Krishnan Ramasamy4 pages

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 17-06-2026

CORAM

THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE KRISHNAN RAMASAMY Masjid E.Mubarak, Registered Wakf, Registered Under the Tamil Nadu Wakf Act, 1995 Represented by its President, Mr.Mohamed Uniss, 2nd Street, Krishnampet, Arakkonam - 631002.

..Petitioner(s) Vs

1. The Tamil Nadu Wakf Board, Represented by its Chairman, No.1 Jaffer Syrang Street, Chennai - 600001.

2. The Tamil Nadu Wakf Board, Represented by its Chairman, No.1 Jaffer Syrang Street, Chennai - 600001.

3. The Superintendent of Tamil Nadu Waqf Board No.8, Bhagadoorsha Mosque, Arani Road, Vellore Ranipet District.

..Respondent(s) Prayer: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India seeking issuance of writ of mandamus, directing the respondents to consider the petitioner's representation dated 07.04.2026 for conducting an election through secret ballot and so as to continue as a President / Muthuvalli of Masjid EMubarak till the secret ballot election is conducted.

For Petitioner(s):

Mr.V.Nithyanandam For Respondent(s):

Mr.R.Abdul Mubeen for R1 to R3

ORDER

This Writ Petition has been filed to direct the respondents to consider the petitioner's representation dated 07.04.2026.

2. The learned counsel for the petitioner would submit that in this case, the petitioners has given a representation dated 07.04.2026 for conducting an election through secret ballot and so as to continue as a President / Muthuvalli of Masjid E- Mubarak till the secret ballot election is conducted. Since the same was not considered, the present writ petition is filed.

3. In reply, the learned counsel appearing for the official respondents would submit that the petitioner's representation dated 07.04.2026 will be disposed of by the 2nd respondent within a period of twelve weeks.

4. Heard the learned counsel for the petitioner and the learned Government Counsel appearing for the respondents and also perused the materials available on record.

5. In view of the above, this Court directs the 2nd respondent to consider the petitioner's representation dated 07.04.2026 and pass appropriate orders on the same, in accordance with law, within a period of twelve weeks from the date of receipt of copy of this order.

6. With the above directions, this writ petition is disposed of. No costs. 17-06-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order KKN To

1. The Chairman, Tamil Nadu Wakf Board, No.1 Jaffer Syrang Street, Chennai - 600001.

2. The Chairman, Tamil Nadu Wakf Board, No.1 Jaffer Syrang Street, Chennai - 600001.

3. The Superintendent of Tamil Nadu Waqf Board No.8, Bhagadoorsha Mosque, Arani Road, Vellore Ranipet District.

KRISHNAN RAMASAMY, J.

KKN 17-06-2026