Umar Sheriff v. The Tamil Nadu Wakf Board

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 20.04.2023

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MS.JUSTICE P.T.ASHA 1.Umar Sheriff 2.Kaja Maitheen ... Petitioners Vs.

The Tamil Nadu Wakf Board, Rep. by its Chief Executive Officer, No.1, Jaffer Syrang Street, Vallal Seethakathi Nagar, Chennai.

... Respondent Prayer :- Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying for issuance of Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondent to consider the petitioner's representation dated 17.02.2023 and consequently direct the respondent to conduct elections to the Jumma Thozhugai Pallivasal, Samayanallur, as sought vide representation dated 17.02.2023, in accordance with law after preparing the eligible voter's list and published.

For Petitioner : Mr.S.Ramesh For Respondent : Mr.N.Mohideen Basha Standing Counsel

ORDER

The limited prayer of the petitioners is for a direction to the respondent to consider their representation dated 02.12.2019 and consequently, direct the respondent to conduct elections to the Jumma Thozhugai Pallivasal, Samayanallur, as sought vide representation dated 17.02.2023, in accordance with law, after preparing the eligible voter's list and publish.

2. Considering the limited prayer that is sought for in this writ petition, this Writ Petition is allowed directing the respondent to consider the representation of the petitioner dated 17.02.2023 and pass appropriate orders on merits and in accordance with law. The respondent shall ensure that the election is concluded on or before 15.06.2023. No costs. 20.04.2023 NCC : Yes/No Index : Yes/No Internet : Yes cp

P.T.ASHA, J.

cp Dated: 20.04.2023