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2026 DAILYLAW 39964 (MAD)

MASJID E.MUBARAK v. THE TAMIL NADU WAKF BOARD

WP/22888/2026 · 2026-06-17

Krishnan Ramasamy

Transfer Petitionbody2026

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WP No. 22888 of 2026 __________ Page1 of 4 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 17-06-2026 CORAM THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE KRISHNAN RAMASAMY WP No. 22888 of 2026 Masjid E.Mubarak, Registered Wakf, Registered Under the Tamil Nadu Wakf Act, 1995 Represented by its President, Mr.Mohamed Uniss, 2nd Street, Krishnampet, Arakkonam - 631002. ..Petitioner(s) Vs 1. The Tamil Nadu Wakf Board, Represented by its Chairman, No.1 Jaffer Syrang Street, Chennai – 600001. 2. The Tamil Nadu Wakf Board, Represented by its Chairman, No.1 Jaffer Syrang Street, Chennai - 600001. 3. The Superintendent of Tamil Nadu Waqf Board No.8, Bhagadoorsha Mosque, Arani Road, Vellore Ranipet District. ..Respondent(s) Prayer: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India seeking issuance of writ of mandamus, directing the respondents to consider the petitioner’s representation dated 07.04.2026 for conducting an election through secret ballot and so as to continue as a President / Muthuvalli of Masjid E- Mubarak till the secret ballot election is conducted. https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP No. 22888 of 2026 __________ Page2 of 4 For Petitioner(s): Mr.V.Nithyanandam For Respondent(s): Mr.R.Abdul Mubeen for R1 to R3 ORDER This Writ Petition has been filed to direct the respondents to consider the petitioner’s representation dated 07.04.2026. 2. The learned counsel for the petitioner would submit that in this case, the petitioners has given a representation dated 07.04.2026 for conducting an election through secret ballot and so as to continue as a President / Muthuvalli of Masjid E- Mubarak till the secret ballot election is conducted. Since the same was not considered, the present writ petition is filed. 3. In reply, the learned counsel appearing for the official respondents would submit that the petitioner’s representation dated 07.04.2026 will be disposed of by the 2nd respondent within a period of twelve weeks. 4. Heard the learned counsel for the petitioner and the learned Government Counsel appearing for the respondents and also perused the materials available on record. https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP No. 22888 of 2026 __________ Page3 of 4 5. In view of the above, this Court directs the 2nd respondent to consider the petitioner’s representation dated 07.04.2026 and pass appropriate orders on the same, in accordance with law, within a period of twelve weeks from the date of receipt of copy of this order. 6. With the above directions, this writ petition is disposed of. No costs. 17-06-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order Neutral Citation: Yes/No KKN To 1. The Chairman, Tamil Nadu Wakf Board, No.1 Jaffer Syrang Street, Chennai – 600001. 2. The Chairman, Tamil Nadu Wakf Board, No.1 Jaffer Syrang Street, Chennai - 600001. 3. The Superintendent of Tamil Nadu Waqf Board No.8, Bhagadoorsha Mosque, Arani Road, Vellore Ranipet District. https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP No. 22888 of 2026 __________ Page4 of 4 KRISHNAN RAMASAMY, J. KKN WP No. 22888 of 2026 17-06-2026 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis