A.Shainsha v. The Tamil Nadu Waqf Board,

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED :21.07.2023

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE S.SOUNTHAR W.P No.21617 of 2023 A.Shainsha

...Petitioner

Vs.

1.The Tamil Nadu Waqf Board, Rep. by its Chief Executive Officer, No.1, Jaffar Syrang Street, Vallai Sethakathi Nagar, Chennai-600 001.

2.The Superintendent of Waqfs, Chennai Zone, The Tamil Nadu Waqf Board, No.139, Dr.Besant road, Triplicane, Chennai-600 005.

...Respondents

Prayer: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India for issuance of a Writ of Mandamus, directing the 1st respondent to consider the representation dated 18.11.2022 issued by the writ petitioner. 1/4

For Petitioner : Mr.P.M.Gopalakrishnan For Respondents : Mr.Mohammed Aseef Standing Counsel

O R D E R

The petitioner seeks a direction to the first respondent to consider his representation dated 18.11.2022 and pass final orders. 2.The petitioner said to have submitted a representation dated 18.11.2022 to the first respondent, seeking his intervention for appointment of Muthavalli of Hazarat Syed Habibullah Sha Qadiri @ Baba Sha Qadiri Dargah situated at Kamarajar Salai, Chennai.

3.Mr.Mohammed Aseef, learned Standing Counsel takes notice for the respondents.

4.In view of the limited prayer made by the petitioner, without expressing any opinion on the merits of the claim made by the petitioner, this 2/4

Court is inclined to issue a direction to the first respondent to consider the representation of the petitioner dated 18.11.2022 and pass final orders on merits and in accordance with law, after issuing notice to all the parties interested within a period of twelve (12) weeks. 5.With the above direction, the Writ Petition stands disposed of. No costs.

21.07.2023 Index : Yes/No Internet : Yes/No Speaking Order/Non-Speaking Order : Yes/No nti 3/4

S.SOUNTHAR , J.

nti To

1. The Chief Executive Officer, The Tamil Nadu Waqf Board, No.1, Jaffar Syrang Street, Vallai Sethakathi Nagar, Chennai-600 001.

2.The Superintendent of Waqfs, Chennai Zone, The Tamil Nadu Waqf Board, Bo.139, Dr.Besant road, Triplicane, Chennai-600 005.

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