Dr. K.M.Kalifa Masthan Sahib Qadiri v. The Tamil Nadu Waqf Board

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 10-10-2025

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR JUSTICE M.DHANDAPANI

1. Dr. K.M.Kalifa Masthan Sahib Qadiri Hereditary Dargah Khalifa And The First Trustee, The Leasing Priest Of The Nagore Dargah, Son Of Mohamed Kalifa Sahib Qadiri, No. 9 Thalaimattu Street, Nagore, Nagapattinam District 611 002 Petitioner(s) Vs

1. The Tamil Nadu Waqf Board Rep. By Its Chief Executive Officer, No.1, Jaffar Syrang Street, Vallal Seethakathi Nagar Chennai -1 2.The District Collector Nagore, Nagapattinam District 3.The Sub Collector Nagore, Nagapattinam District 4.The Superintendent Of Police Nagapattinam District 5.The Managing Trustee Nagore Dargah Nagore, Nagapattinam 611 002

6.The Manager Nagore Dargah Nagore, Nagapattinam 611 002 Respondent(s) PRAYER; This petition has been filed under Article 226 of Constitution of India, to issue a writ of Mandamus, directing the 3rd respondent Sub Collector to forthwith implement and enforce his order dated 22.12.2022 and thereby ensure that the petitioner is not in any manner obstructed, interfered with, or disturbed by the 5th respondent in the exercise and enjoyment of his rightful place and position along with privileges in accordance with his capacity and role as a Khalifa (Leading Priest) as per the customs and traditions, and consequently direct the 3rd respondent to use police assistance, if any hindrance obstruction or disturbance is caused to him by the 5th respondent in the discharge of such functions.

For Petitioner(s):

Mr.N.Anwar Sadath For Respondent:

Mr.R.Abdul Mubeen R1 Ms.P.Aishwarya, GA RR2 &3 Mr.S.Balahi, GA (Crl side) R4 Mr.T.Anandaraj R6 Mr.Surya Teja R5

ORDER

When the matter is taken up for hearing, learned counsel for the petitioner seeks permission of this Court to withdraw this writ petition and to that effect, he has made an endorsement in the bundle.

2. Recording the above submission and endorsement made by the learned

counsel for the petitioner, this writ petition is dismissed as withdrawn. No costs. Consequently, connected miscellaneous petitions are also closed. However, liberty is granted to the petitioner to workout his remedy before the competent forum in the manner known to law.

10-10-2025 rli Index:Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order Internet:Yes To 1.The Tamil Nadu Waqf Board Rep. By Its Chief Executive Officer, No.1, Jaffar Syrang Street, Vallal Seethakathi Nagar Chennai -1 2.The District Collector Nagore, Nagapattinam District 3.The Sub Collector Nagore, Nagapattinam District 4.The Superintendent Of Police Nagapattinam District

M.DHANDAPANI J.

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