Pudur Periya Pallivasal v. The Government of Tamil Nadu
Case brief
What is this about?
The petitioner sought a writ of mandamus requiring the Government of Tamil Nadu to enact rules enabling the Wakf Tribunal to pass suitable orders during vacancies among its members. The court permitted withdrawal of the writ before the Madurai Bench with liberty to refile there, dismissing the petition accordingly.
What did the court decide?
Calling the petitioner to withdraw the petition before Madurai Bench; withdrawal allowed with liberty to refile.
What the court decided
IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS
DATED : 05.11.2019
CORAM
THE HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE P.D. AUDIKESAVALU
W.P. No. 10229 of 2019 and W.M.P. No. 10793 of 2019
Pudur Periya Pallivasal ... Petitioner
-vs-
- The Government of Tamil Nadu, rep. By the Secretary to Government, Backward class, Most Back Ward Class & Minority Welfare Department,
- Chennai – 600 009.
- The Tamil Nadu Wakf Tribunal, Rep. By its Chairman, No. 5, Kamarajar Salai, Chennai – 600 005.
- Tamil Nadu Wakf Board, Rep. By its Chairman, No.1 Jawfar Srirang Street, Vallal Seethagathi Nagar,
Behind Custom Office, Chennai – 600 001.
Issues for consideration
2 issues framed by the court
Whether to permit withdrawal of the writ petition with liberty to file before the Madurai Bench.
Whether to accordingly dismiss the writ petition as withdrawn.
Parties & counsel
- petitioner
Pudur Periya Pallivasal
- respondent
The Government of Tamil Nadu
- respondent
The Tamil Nadu Wakf Tribunal
- respondent
Tamil Nadu Wakf Board
- respondent
The Chief Executive Officer, Tamil Nadu Wakf Board
Case details
As recorded by the court registry
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