S.Samsudeen, v. The Waqf Board,

W.P.(MD)No.6690 of 2017 BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 16.07.2020

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE G.R.SWAMINATHAN W.P.(MD)No.6690 of 2017 and W.M.P.(MD)No.5259 of 2017 S.Samsudeen ... Petitioner Vs 1.The Waqf Board, Rep through its Chief Executive Officer, No.1, Jaffar Syrang Street, Vallal Seethakathi Nagar, Chennai.

2.The Superintendent of Waqf, No.51/80, K.A.P.Complex, Kulavanikarpuram Railway Gate, Palayamkottai, Tirunelveli.

3.The Inspector of Waqf/Executive Officer, Jamiya Masjid Pallivasal, W.G.C Road, Tuticorin District. ... Respondents PRAYER: Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents to consider the petitioner's representation dated 15.11.2016 and prepare the eligible voters list of the Jamiya Masjid Pallivasal, Tuticorin, before announcing election to the Administrative Committee of the Jamath within the time frame fixed by this Hon'ble Court.

For Petitioner : Mr.H.Arumugam For Respondents : Mr.Mohideen Basha

ORDER

Heard the learned counsel on either side.

2.The petitioner has sent a representation for preparation of the eligible voters list of the petition mentioned Pallivasal. 3.When the matter was taken up for disposal, the learned standing counsel appearing for the respondents submitted that the draft voters list had already been prepared. But then, the final list is yet to be published.

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W.P.(MD)No.6690 of 2017 4.I, therefore, direct the second respondent / Election Officer to publish the final list of eligible voters within a period of eight weeks after the lock down is lifted.

5.The Writ Petition is allowed on these terms. No costs. Consequently, connected miscellaneous petition is also closed. Sd/- Assistant Registrar (AS) // True Copy // / /2020 Sub Assistant Registrar(CS) rmi NOTE: 1.In view of the present lock down owing to COVID-19 pandemic, a web copy of the order may be utilized for official purposes, but, ensuring that the copy of the order that is presented is the correct copy, shall be the responsibility of the advocate/litigant concerned. W.P.(MD)No.6690 of 2017 and W.M.P.(MD)No.5259 of 2017 16.07.2020 VB (22.07.2020) 2P 1C https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/ 2/4