Madras High Court
WP(MD)/30019/2026 of Nagoorpitchai S Vs The Tamil Nadu Waqf Board re on 16 October 2026
WP(MD) No. 30019 of 2026
BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT
DATED: 16-10-2026
CORAM
THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE SENTHILKUMAR
RAMAMOORTHY
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S.Nagoorpitchai
President,
Masjithus Samathiya Pallivasal
..Petitioner(s)
Vs
1. The Tamil Nadu Waqf Board
rep. by its Chief Executive Officer
Jaffer Syrang Street
Vallalseethakathi Nagar
Chennai -600001.
2. The Revenue Divisional Officer
O/o. The Revenue Divisional Officer
Devakkottai
Sivagangai District.
3. S.Pakkir Mohamed
..Respondent(s)
PRAYER: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying this Court to issue a Writ of MANDAMUS, directing the 2nd respondent to pass order of delivery of possession, records, accounts and properties of Masjithus Samathiya Pallivasal against the 3rd respondent herein and hand it over to the petitioner herein under Sec.68(2) of Wakf Act, 1995 in light of the representation preferred by the petitioner dated 03.09.2026 within the time.
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For Petitioner(s):
M/s A. Abdul Wahab
For Respondent(s):
Mr.S.A.Ajmalkhan for R1
Mr.S.Iniyan Karthik
Government Advocate for R2
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ORDER
Relying on the approval granted by the Waqf Board on 25.06.2025, the petitioner submitted a representation dated 03.09.2026 seeking delivery of possession, records, etc., in respect of Masjithus Samathiya Pallivasal. The present Writ Petition relates thereto.
2. Mr.S.A.Ajmalkhan, learned counsel, accepts notice for the first respondent and Mr.S.Iniyan Karthik, learned Government Advocate, accepts notice for the second respondent. It is submitted that the second respondent would pass orders within four weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.
3. Considering the above submissions, without expressing any opinion on the merits, the second respondent is directed to pass orders on the petitioner's representation within four (4) weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order, after providing a reasonable opportunity to the petitioner and the third respondent.
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4. This Writ Petition stands disposed of on the above terms. There shall be no order as to costs. 16-10-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order Neutral Citation: Yes/No apd To
1. The Tamil Nadu Waqf Board represented by its Chief Executive Officer Jaffer Syrang Street Vallalseethakathi Nagar Chennai -600001.
2. The Revenue Divisional Officer O/o. The Revenue Divisional Officer Devakkottai Sivagangai District.
WP(MD) No. 30019 of 2026 SENTHILKUMAR RAMAMOORTHY, J. apd WP(MD) No. 30019 of 2026 16-10-2026