The Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court issued directions to the Chief Executive Officer of the Tamil Nadu Waqf Board to complete an enquiry and determine the cancellation of a lease deed by 31.03.2023, ensuring hearings for all concerned parties.
Writ Petition disposed of; First Respondent to complete enquiry and pass reasoned order by 31.03.2023.
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BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT
DATED : 12.01.2023
C O R A M
THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE P.D.AUDIKESAVALU
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... Petitioner
Vs.
PRAYER: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the constitution of India, to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the 1st Respondent to take appropriate action to cancel the registered lease deed in Doc.No. 3034 of 2001 on the file of the Sub Registrar, Kottaram, Kanyakumari District based on the petition submitted by the petitioner dated 13.10.2022 within the time stipulated by this Hon'ble Court.
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For Petitioner : Mr. Arun Swaminathan For Respondents : Mr. D.S.Haroon Rasheed
ORDER
Heard Mr. Arun Swaminathan, Learned Counsel for the Petitioner and Mr. D.S.Haroon Rasheed, Learned Counsel who takes notice for the Respondents and perused the materials placed on record, apart from the pleadings of the parties.
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costs.
12.01.2023
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Index : Yes/No
Note: Issue order copy by 27.01.2023.
To The Chief Executive Officer, Tamil Nadu Waqf Board, Chennai.
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2 issues framed by the court
Whether to direct the First Respondent to cancel the registered lease deed and ensure the enquiry is completed by 31.03.2023.
Whether the First Respondent must afford full opportunity of hearing to the Petitioner and previous committee office bearers.
1 provisions across 1 enactments
A.Yousuf
Tamil Nadu Waqf Board
P.D.Audikesavalu
As recorded by the court registry
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