Nellikuppam Sholavalli Chinna Theru Mosque v. The Chief Executive Officer
IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS
DATED: 12.12.2025
CORAM:
THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE D.BHARATHA CHAKRAVARTHY Nellikuppam Sholavalli Chinna Theru Mosque, Represented by its Mutawalli, Abdul Hameed. J, No.27/8, Moulana Abdul Kareem Street, Nellikuppam, Cuddalore - 607 105.
... Petitioner Vs 1.
The Chief Executive Officer, Tamilnadu Waqf Board, No. 1, Jafar Sarang Street, Vallal Seethakathi Nagar, Chennai - 600 001.
2.
Tamilnadu Waqf Board, Rep. by its Chairman, No.1, Jafar Sarang Street, Vallal Seethakathi Nagar, Mannady, Chennai - 600 001.
... Respondents Prayer: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of Constitution of India for the issuance of Writ of Mandamus, directing the first and second respondents to consider the petitioner's representation dated 18.10.2025. Consequently to direct the first respondent to pass an appropriate order on the waqf Board resolution vide Na.Ka.No.610/18/a10/ka.da dated 22.01.2025 within a period of two weeks in accordance with law and pass such orders or further order as this Court.
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For Petitioner : Mr.Mohammed Yaseen M.G For Respondents : Mr.M.Fakkir Mohideen Standing Counsel
ORDER
The writ petition is filed to direct the first and second respondents to consider the petitioner's representation dated 18.10.2025 and to pass consequential orders with reference to the resolution of the Waqf Board vide Na.Ka.No.610/18/a10/ka.da dated 22.01.2025.
2. Upon perusing the affidavit filed in support of the writ petition and hearing the learned counsel appearing for the petitioner and considering the representation dated 18.10.2025, it is seen that the Waqf has certain properties which are not enumerated and in this regard, a resolution has already been passed and the representation is made to issue the notification.
3. Considering the prayer that is made, the learned counsel appearing on behalf of the respondents would submit that they will pass orders in accordance with law, by considering the representation on merits if adequate time is granted by this Court and request that four weeks time is needed. 2/4
4. In view of the submission made by the learned counsel appearing on behalf of the respondents, this writ petition stands disposed of on the following terms:
(i) The first respondent shall consider the representation of the petitioner dated 18.10.2025 and pass orders thereon in accordance with law as expeditiously as possible, in any event not later than four weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of the order, without waiting for the certified copy.
(ii) No costs.
12.12.2025 nsl To 1.
The Chief Executive Officer, Tamilnadu Waqf Board, No. 1, Jafar Sarang Street, Vallal Seethakathi Nagar, Chennai - 600 001.
2.
The Chairman, Tamilnadu Waqf Board, No.1, Jafar Sarang Street, Vallal Seethakathi Nagar, Mannady, Chennai - 600 001.
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D.BHARATHA CHAKRAVARTHY, J.
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