Madras High Court
WP/38496/2026 of N.MAHABOOB BASHA Vs Tamil Nadu Wakf Board on 1 October 2026
IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS
DATED: 01-10-2026
CORAM
THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE KRISHNAN RAMASAMY
WP No. 38496 of 2026
CNR: {HCMA012138072026}
N.Mahaboob Basha
S/o.Nawab Khan
..Petitioner(s)
Vs
1. Tamil Nadu Wakf Board,
Represented by its Chairman,
No.1,Jaffar Syrang Street,
Vallal Seethakathi Nagar, Chennai -600 010.
2. The Chief Executive Officer,
Tamil Nadu Wakf Board,
No.1,Jaffar Syrang Street,
Vallal Seethakathi Nagar, Chennai -600 010.
3. Anjumanai Nounehalai Islam Nigh
School(SUNNI),
G.S.No.86,
Represented by its President,
Mill Road,
Coimbatore -01.
..Respondent(s)
Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India to issue Writ of Mandamus, directing the 1st respondent to remove the President of the 3rd respondent waqf for the aforesaid reasons and to conduct of free and fair elections for the 3rd respondent waqf in a time-bound manner immediately
For Petitioner(s):
Mr.M.H.Peer Mohammed
For Respondent(s):
Mr.R. Abdul Mubeen
Standing Counsel for RR1 & 2
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ORDER
The relief sought in this writ petition is a direction to the 1st respondent to remove the President of the 3rd respondent waqf for the aforesaid reasons and to conduct of free and fair elections for the 3rd respondent waqf in a time-bound manner.
2. It is averred that the petitioner, is a General Body Member of the 3rd respondent Waqf, has raised allegations regarding the administration and management of the Waqf, including alleged financial irregularities, improper maintenance of accounts and records, unauthorized utilization of Waqf funds and dealings with Waqf properties.
3. It is further stated that no election to the Managing Committee has been conducted since 2016 and that the existing office-bearers have continued in office. The petitioner also alleges irregularities in the functioning of the Managing Committee and unauthorized alterations and dealings concerning the Waqf properties.
4. Pursuant to the representations submitted by the petitioner, enquiries and inspection were conducted and an enquiry report dated 24.03.2026 was submitted by the 4th respondent. Thereafter, the 2nd respondent, by proceedings dated 22.06.2026, has accorded recommendations for placing the matter before the 1st respondent Board for appropriate action.
5. It is the grievance of the petitioner that despite the above, no effective action has been taken on his subsequent representation and reminder. Hence, the present writ petition has been filed seeking appropriate action and conduct of elections to the Managing Committee.
6. Heard the submissions made by learned counsel appearing for the petitioner and the learned Standing Counsel appearing for the respondents.
7. Considering the limited nature of the relief sought for, this Court, without going into the merits of the case, directs the 1st and 2nd respondent to consider the petitioner's representation (lastly submitted on 31.08.2026) and pass orders on merits and in accordance with law, after affording due opportunity to all concerned parties, within a period of twelve weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.
8. With the above directions, this writ petition stands disposed of. No costs. 01-10-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order Neutral Citation: Yes/No VSI-2
KRISHNAN RAMASAMY, J. VSI-2
1. Tamil Nadu Wakf Board, Represented by its Chairman, No.1,Jaffar Syrang Street, Vallal Seethakathi Nagar, Chennai -600 010.
2. The Chief Executive Officer, Tamil Nadu Wakf Board, No.1,Jaffar Syrang Street, Vallal Seethakathi Nagar, Chennai -600 010.
3. Anjumanai Nounehalai Islam Nigh School(SUNNI), G.S.No.86, Represented by its President, Mill Road, Coimbatore -01. WP No. 38496 of 2026 01-10-2026