Madras High CourtWP(MD)/19065/2017disposed of

U.Thanga Mydeen v. The Chief Executive Officer

2017-10-12Honourable Mr Justice R. Mahadevan2 pages

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 12.10.2017

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE R.MAHADEVAN W.P(MD) No.19065 of 2017 U.Thaga Mydeeen ... Petitioner -vs1. The Chief Executive Officer, Tamil Nadu Wakf Board, No.1, Jaffar Syrangh Street, Mannady, Chennai-600 001.

2. The Superintendent of Wakf, O/o.The Superintendent of Wakf, District Wakf Board, Town Hall Road, Madurai.

... Respondents Prayer: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents to conduct Public Election through secret voting system for Madurai, South Gate Mohaideen Andavar Ancient Dharga & Pallivasal and South Veli Street Mina Noordeen Ancient Dharga & Pallivasal by considering the petitioner's representation dated 03.09.2017.

For Petitioner : Mr.S.M.A.Jinnah For Respondents : Mr.K.K.Senthil *****

O R D E R

This writ petition has been filed, seeking a direction to the respondents to conduct Public Election through secret voting system for Madurai, South Gate Mohaideen Andavar Ancient Dharga & Pallivasal and South Veli Street Mina Noordeen Ancient Dharga & Pallivasal by considering the petitioner's representation dated 03.09.2017.

2. Heard the learned counsel on either side. By consent on either side, the writ petition itself is taken up for final disposal at the admission stage.

3. The case of the petitioner is that the petitioner, narrating the malpractices being committed by the Office bearers of the present administration, whose tenure already ended in the month of September, 2017, has submitted a representation dated https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/

03.09.2017 to the respondents, urging them to conduct elections for the Ancient Dhargas stated supra. Since the same has not been acted upon so far, the petitioner is before this Court with the above prayer.

4. The learned Standing Counsel for the respondents would submit that if a reasonable time is granted to the respondents, the representation of the petitioner will be considered and suitable orders passed.

5. In view of the above submission, this Court, without going into the merits of the matter, directs the respondents to consider the representation of the petitioner dated 03.09.2017 and pass appropriate orders thereon on merits and in accordance with law, within a period of four weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order, after due notice to the petitioner as well as other interested parties, if any.

6. With the above direction, this petition is disposed of. No costs.

Sd/- Assistant Registrar(Records) /True Copy/ Sub Assistant Registrar

1. The Chief Executive Officer, Tamil Nadu Wakf Board, No.1, Jaffar Syrangh Street, Mannady, Chennai-600 001.

2. The Superintendent of Wakf, O/o.The Superintendent of Wakf, District Wakf Board, Town Hall Road, Madurai.

+1cc to Mr.K.K.Senthil, Advocate Sr.No.82705 +1cc to Mr.S.M.A.Jinnah, Advocate Sr.No.82477 AR VB/MR/SAR1/02/11/2017/2P/5C W.P(MD) No.19065 of 2017 12.10.2017 https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/