M.Mohamed Safeek v. Tamilnadu Waqf Board

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED : 04.11.2025

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE Mr.JUSTICE P.B. BALAJI M.Mohamed Safeek ... Petitioner Vs.

1. Tamilnadu Waqf Board, Represented by its Chief Executive Officer, No.1, Jaffer Syrang Street, Vallal Seethakathi Nagar, Chennai 600 001

2. P.Samsudeen

3. M.Lathiff ... Respondents PRAYER: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India to issue a Writ of Mandamus directing the respondent to conduct enquiry on petitioner's representation dated 20.09.2025. For Petitioner:

Mr.P.R.Krishnaraj For Respondent-1:Mr.Mohammed Fayaz Ali 1/5

O R D E R

This writ petition is filed for the issuance of a writ of mandamus, directing the 1st respondent to conduct an enquiry on the petitioner's representation dated 20.09.2025.

2. The petitioner's father had originally served as Muthavalli of Jamia Pallivasal Waqf. The petitioner states that, after the demise of his father, a new set of trustees including the petitioner, was proposed to be appointed and the details were also forwarded to the authorities for recognizing them as the new set of trustees. The petitioner has given a representation on 20.09.2025, which has been received by the respondents on 22.09.2025.

3. The grievance of the petitioner is that the delay in considering his representation is causing undue hardship, as the Waqf remains unrepresented. The petitioner, therefore, seeks a limited relief for the disposal of his representation dated 20.09.2025. 2/5

4. The learned counsel for the 1st respondent would submit that the Board is yet to be constituted and that expeditious steps are being taken for its constitution. He would submit that the petitioner's representation would be considered and disposed of on merits and in accordance with law within a period of three months from the date of the constitution of the Board.

5. Considering the above submission and the fact that the matter is of recent origin, this Court is inclined to direct the 1st respondent to consider and dispose of the petitioner's representation dated 20.09.2025 on merits and in accordance with law within a period of three months from the date of the constitution of the Board. Accordingly, this writ petition is disposed of. No costs.

04.11.2025 Index : Yes/No Speaking Order : Yes / No srn 3/5

To The Chief Executive Officer, Tamilnadu Waqf Board, No.1, Jaffer Syrang Street, Vallal Seethakathi Nagar, Chennai 600 001 4/5

P.B. BALAJI, J, srn 04.11.2025 5/5