WP/12346/2026 of A.Zakir Hussain Vs The Tamil Ndu Wakf Board,

WP No. 12346 of 2026 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 01-04-2026 CORAM THE HONOURABLE MR JUSTICE M.DHANDAPANI WP No. 12346 of 2026 A.Zakir Hussain Petitioner(s) Vs 1. The Tamil Ndu Wakf Board, Rep. by its Chief Executive Officer, No.1, Jaffer Syrang Street, Vallal Seethakathi Nagar, Chennai-600 001 2.The Chief Executive officer The Tamil Nadu Wakf Board, No.1 Jaffer Syrang Street, Vallal Seethakathi Nagar, Chennai-600 001 3.The Executive Officer / Superintendent tof Wakfs, Cuddalore Zone, office of the Superintendent of Wakfs, Cuddalore. Respondent(s) PRAYER: Petition filed under Article 226 of Constitution of India, directi ng the respondents 1 and 2 to direct the 3rd respondent to assume charge a nd manage the Mandi Mohalla Jumma Masjid, Villupuram Wakf properly in compliance to the order of the 1st respondent dated 22.08.2025 in RC No.11650/14/ B10/ VPM as notified in the office gazette dated 22.10.25 as sought vide representation dated 18.02.206 For Petitioner(s): N.A.Nassir Hussain For Respondent: Mr.C.Shankar ORDER By consent of both parties, this writ petition is taken up for fi nal disposal at the admission stage itself. 2. This petition has been filed for a direction, directing the r espondents 1 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP No. 12346 of 2026 and 2 to direct the 3rd respondent to assume charge and manage the Mandi Mohalla Jumma Masjid, Villupuram Wakf properly in compliance to t he order of the 1st respondent dated 22.08.2025 in RC No.11650/14/ B10/ VPM as notified in the office gazette dated 22.10.25 as sought vide representati on dated 18.02.206 3. It is the case of the petitioner that Mandi Mohalla Jumma Masjid, Villupuram is registered and under the control of Tamil Nadu Wakf Board. The petitioner sought for direct management to streamline the affairs of the Wakf, thereafter after conducting enquiry, the Wakf Board vide order dated 22.08.2025 ordered direct assumption and appointed the third respondent as the Execut ive Officer. It is the grievance of the petitioner that despite the order dated 22.08.2025, the third respondent could not assume charge and the entire administration has come to standstill, hence, the petitioner made a representation dated 18.02.2026 seeking for assuming charge and discharge the duties of the EO of the above wakf, however, the same is pending without consideration. Hence, this writ petition. 4. Heard both sides and perused the materials placed on record. Considering the facts and circumstances of the case, this Court wit hout going into the merits of case, directs the second respondent to consider the petitioner's representation dated 18.02.2026 and pass appropriate orders on merits and i n accordance with law within a period of eight weeks from the date of receipt of a https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP No. 12346 of 2026 copy of this Order. 5. Accordingly, this writ petition stands disposed of. No costs. 01-04-2026 dhk Index:Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order Internet:Yes Neutral Citation:Yes/No https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP No. 12346 of 2026 M.DHANDAPANI J. dhk To 1.The Tamil Ndu Wakf Board, Rep. by its Chief Executive Officer, No.1, Jaffer Syrang Street, Vallal Seethakathi Nagar, Chennai-600 001 2.The Chief Executive officer The Tamil Nadu Wakf Board, No.1 Jaffer Syrang Street, Vallal Seethakathi Nagar, Chennai-600 001 3.The Executive Officer / Superintendent tof Wakfs, Cuddalore Zone, office of the Superintendent of Wakfs, Cuddalore. WP No. 12346 of 2026 01-04-2026 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis