W.P.(MD) No.19365 of 2026 BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 10.07.2026 CORAM THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE C.SARAVANAN W.P.(MD)No.19365 of 2026 M.K.Alam Khan ... Petitioner Vs. 1.The Chief Executive Officer, Tamil Nadu Waqf Board, No.1, Jaffer Syrang Street, Vallal Seethalakshmi Nagar, Chennai - 600 001. 2.The Waqf Superintendent, Trichy Zone, No.8/124, 2nd Floor, Quide-Millath Road, Palakarai, Trichy - 620 008. 3.The Inspector of Waqf, Office of the Waqf Inspector – Trichy, No.8/124, 2nd Floor, Quide-Millath Road, Palakarai, Trichy - 620 008. ... Respondents Prayer : Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, for issuance of a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents to conduct the election for the Managing Committee of Periya Pallivasal @ Paudhu Pallivasal Waqf, Illupur Town and Taluk Jamath, strictly in accordance with the approval By-laws, the procedure prescribed in the Proforma Report in R.C.No.1481/2022/E3/CC dated 06.03.2023, the provisions of _____________ Page No. 1 of 5 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis W.P.(MD) No.19365 of 2026 the Waqf Act, 1995 and Rules framed thereunder based on the petitioner's representation dated 22.06.2026, within a time frame to be fixed by this Court For Petitioner : Mr.M.Rajarajan For Respondents : Mr.D.S.Haroon Rasheed Standing Counsel ORDER This Writ Petition has been filed seeking issuance of a Writ of Mandamus directing the respondents to conduct the election to the Managing Committee of Periya Pallivasal @ Paudhu Pallivasal Waqf, Illupur Town and Taluk Jamath, strictly in accordance with the approved Bye-laws, the procedure prescribed in the Proforma Report in R.C.No. 1481/2022/E3/CC dated 06.03.2023, the provisions of the Waqf Act, 1995 and the Rules framed thereunder, by considering the petitioner's representation dated 22.06.2026, within a time frame to be fixed by this Court. 2. Heard the learned counsel for the petitioner and the learned Standing Counsel appearing for the official respondents. _____________ Page No. 2 of 5 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis W.P.(MD) No.19365 of 2026 3. The learned Standing Counsel submitted that proceedings for framing a scheme under Section 69 of the Waqf Act, 1995 are presently underway for the proper administration of the subject Waqf. It is further submitted that the tenure of the Administrators came to an end on 18.05.2026 and that the Committee presently in management is administering the affairs of the Waqf. 4. In view of the pendency of the proceedings under Section 69 of the Waqf Act, 1995, this Court is not inclined to issue a direction for conducting elections at this stage. If the grievance of the petitioner is that the Committee presently in management is incompetent or is acting contrary to law, it is always open to the petitioner to invoke the provisions of Section 65 of the Waqf Act, 1995 by making an appropriate application before the competent authority. 5. Accordingly, this Writ Petition stands dismissed, reserving liberty to the petitioner to avail the remedy under Section 65 of the Waqf Act, 1995, if so advised. There shall be no order as to costs. NCC : Yes / No 10.07.2026 _____________ Page No. 3 of 5 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis W.P.(MD) No.19365 of 2026 To 1.The Chief Executive Officer, Tamil Nadu Waqf Board, No.1, Jaffer Syrang Street, Vallal Seethalakshmi Nagar, Chennai - 600 001. 2.The Waqf Superintendent, Trichy Zone, No.8/124, 2nd Floor, Quide-Millath Road, Palakarai, Trichy - 620 008. 3.The Inspector of Waqf, Office of the Waqf Inspector – Trichy, No.8/124, 2nd Floor, Quide-Millath Road, Palakarai, Trichy - 620 008. _____________ Page No. 4 of 5 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis W.P.(MD) No.19365 of 2026 C.SARAVANAN , J. smn2 W.P.(MD) No.19365 of 2026 10.07.2026 _____________ Page No. 5 of 5 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis