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Rameja Shaji v. The Tamil Nadu Waqf Board

2026-06-10Honourable Mr Justice Krishnan Ramasamy4 pages

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 10-06-2026

CORAM

THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE KRISHNAN RAMASAMY Rameja Shaji ..Petitioner Vs

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

2. The Chief Executive Officer, Tamil nadu Waqf Board, No.1, Jaffer Syrang Street, Vallal Seethakathi Nagar, Chennai - 600 001.

3. H.Mohamed Ghouse

4. H.Mohamed Hussain ..Respondents Prayer: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying for a writ of mandamus, directing the respondents to consider the petitioner's representation dated 31.07.2024. For Petitioner:

Mr.A.Ajimath Begum For Respondents:

Mr.M.Fakkir Mohideen Standing Counsel for R1 & R2

ORDER

This Writ Petition has been filed to direct the respondents 1 and 2 to consider the petitioner's representation dated 31.07.2024.

2. The learned counsel for the petitioner submits that the subject property, measuring an extent of about 7 grounds, comprised in R.S.No.1083/1, situated at Royapuram, Chennai, belongs to the Hazarath Gunangudi Masthan Dargah Charities and has been illegally occupied by respondents 3 and 4. He further submits that the petitioner submitted a representation dated 31.07.2024 before the respondents 1 and 2 to remove the said encroachment. However, the said representation has not been considered till date. Hence, this writ petition.

3. Mr.M.Fakkir Mohideen, learned Standing Counsel accepts notice on behalf of the respondents 1 and 2 and submitted that the petitioner's representation dated 31.07.2024 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 second respondent to dispose of the petitioner's representation dated 31.07.2024, after issuing due notice to the petitioner as well as the respondents 3 & 4 and other aggrieved persons, if any, 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.

10-06-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order VM To

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

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

KRISHNAN RAMASAMY, J.

VM 10-06-2026