The petitioner sought to quash orders forbidding an election for the Muthawalli post. Since the election was conducted during the pendency of the petition with the petitioner's consent to withdraw, the writ petition was dismissed as withdrawn.
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W.P. (MD) No. 22238 of 2022
BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT
DATED : 22.12.2022
C O R A M
THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE P.D.AUDIKESAVALU
W.P. (MD) No. 22238 of 2022
and W.M.P. (MD) Nos. 16416 & 16417 of 2022
Hazrath Kabadi Mosque, Represented by Muthawalli M.H.Rahimuddin Sahab.
... Petitioner
Vs.
... Respondents
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PRAYER: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the constitution of India, to issue a Writ of Certiorarified Mandamus to quash the impugned letter issued by 2nd respondent in Na.Ka.No.9006/22/Aa5/Trichy dated 12.08.2022 and the 3rd respondent vide his letter Na.Ka.G.S.648/T.A./V.K./Trichy/2022 dated 01.09.2022 and consequently forbear the respondent to conduct election in Hazrath Kabadi Mosque at T.S.No.1928, Ward 4, Block 21, Trichy.
For Petitioner : Ms. M.Rajeswari for Mr.S.M.S.Johnny Basha For R-1 to R-3 : Mr. Ajmal Khan Standing Counsel For R-4 : Mr. S.Haja Mohideen
ORDER
When it was pointed out by Learned Standing Counsel for the Respondents that during the pendency of this Writ Petition, election has been conducted on 06.12.2022 and as such, the relief sought for by the Petitioner has become infructuous, Learned Counsel for the Petitioner seeks permission of this Court to withdraw the Writ Petition reserving the right of the Petitioner to challenge the election conducted on 06.12.2022 before appropriate forum in accordance with law. He has also made an endorsement to that effect.
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In view of the same, the Writ Petition is dismissed as withdrawn with
the aforesaid clarification. Consequently, the connected Miscellaneous Petitions are closed. No costs.
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3.The Election Officer, Superintendent of Waqfs, Trichy Zone, No.8/124, Kayeethemillath Salai, Palakarai, Trichy – 8.
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Hazrath Kabadi Mosque, Represented by Muthawalli M.H.Rahimuddin Sahab
Tamil Nadu Waqf Board, Represented by its Chairman
The Chief Executive Officer, Tamil Nadu Waqf Board
The Election Officer, Superintendent of Waqfs, Trichy Zone
Jamal Mohammed
P.D.AUDIKESAVALU
As recorded by the court registry
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