Rahmaniya Jumma Masjid v. The Tamil Nadu Wakf Board

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 17-03-2026

CORAM

THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE M.DHANDAPANI and W.M.P. Nos.40975 and 41326 of 2024 Rahmaniya Jumma Masjid ..Petitioner(s) Vs

1. The Tamil Nadu Wakf Board Rep. by its Chief Executive Officer, Tamil Nadu Wakf Board, Chennai.

2. The Superintendent of Wakfs, Chennai Zone, The Tamil Nadu Wakf Board, No.139, Dr.Besant Road, Triplicane, Chennai-05.

..Respondents Prayer : Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India to issue Writ of Mandamus, directing the 1st respondent to consider the representation dated 15.11.2024 to stall the process of taking direct control of the management of Rahmaniya Masjid thereby restraining any initiative for conducting elections for the committee of the Masjid in any manner acknowledging Rahmaniya Masjid as a private Wakf, managed by the descendants of the Wakif, Janab Haji Jamal Mohideen For Petitioner:

Mr.R. Pravesh for M/s. P.B.Ramanujam Associates For Respondents:

Mr. Avinashwadhwani Standing Counsel for Wakf Board

ORDER

The learned counsel for the petitioner seeks permission of this Court to withdraw this writ petition. He has also made an endorsement to that effect in the Court bundle.

2. In view of the above, this writ petition is dismissed as withdrawn. No costs. Consequently, connected miscellaneous petitions are closed. 17-03-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order VSI-2

To :

1. The Tamil Nadu Wakf Board Rep. by its Chief Executive Officer, Tamil Nadu Wakf Board, Chennai.

2. The Superintendent of Wakfs, Chennai Zone, The Tamil Nadu Wakf Board, No.139, Dr.Besant Road, Triplicane, Chennai-05.

M.DHANDAPANI, J.

VSI-2 and W.M.P. Nos.40975 and 41326 of 2024 17-03-2026