Musthafa.a v. the Chief Executive Officer
Case brief
What is this about?
Petitioner sought writ for removal of encroachers from Wakf property. Court, noting lack of encroacher details in the representation filed, directed petitioner to submit a fresh detailed representation within two weeks. Writ disposed of at admission stage without deciding merits.
What did the court decide?
Direction to petitioner to file a fresh detailed representation within two weeks; directed Wakf Board to consider same and issue notices after receipt.
What the court decided
W.P.No.32997 of 2024
IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS
DATED : 11.11.2024
CORAM
THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE S. SOUNTHAR
W.P No.32997 of 2024
Musthafa
...Petitioner
Vs.
- The Chief Executive Officer, Tamilnadu Wakf Board, Chennai - 600 001.
- The Superintendant of Wakf, Cuddalore.
- The Inspector of Wakf, Panruti, Cuddalore.
- The District Collector, District Collectorate Office, Cuddalore.
Issues for consideration
2 issues framed by the court
Whether to issue a Writ of Mandamus directing the Wakf Board to remove encroachers from Wakf property upon an un-detailed representation.
Whether the petitioner can be directed to file a fresh representation with full details of alleged encroachers before merits are examined.
Parties & counsel
- petitioner
Musthafa
- respondent
The Chief Executive Officer, Tamilnadu Wakf Board
- respondent
The Superintendant of Wakf, Cuddalore
- respondent
The Inspector of Wakf, Panruti
- respondent
The District Collector, Cuddalore
- respondent
Case details
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