Petitioner sought mandamus directing Wakf Board officials to take action against private respondents under Section 52(1)(2) of the Wakf Act. The court noted an effective alternative remedy before the Waqf Tribunal under Section 83; counsel withdrew the petition with liberty. Dismissed as withdrawn, no costs.
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W.P. No. 7430 of 2024
IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS
DATED : 22.03.2024
CORAM
THE HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE P.D. AUDIKESAVALU
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M.Javith Ali
… Petitioner
-vs-
Villupuram District.
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Prayer:- Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, 1950, praying to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the First to Third Respondents to take action against the Fourth to Forty First Respondents by invoking Section 52(1)(2) of the Wakf Act.
For Petitioner : Mr. S.Gunasekaran For Respondents : Mr. C.Shankar (for R1 to R3)
O R D E R
Heard Mr. S.Gunasekaran, Learned Counsel for the Petitioner and
Mr. C.Shankar, Learned Counsel, who takes notice for the First to Third Respondents and perused the materials placed on record, apart from the pleadings of the parties.
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In view of the same, the Writ Petition is dismissed as withdrawn granting such liberty. No costs.
22.03.2024
Index: Yes/No NCC: Yes/No
Note: Issue order copy by 28.03.2024.
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1 issue framed by the court
Whether a mandamus should issue directing Wakf Board officials to act under Section 52(1)(2) of the Wakf Act against Respondents 4 to 41.
3 provisions across 3 enactments
M.Javith Ali
The Chief Executive Officer, Tamil Nadu Wakf Board, Chennai
The Superintendent of Wakfs, Villupuram & Cuddalore District
The Inspector of Wakfs, Villupuram & Cuddalore District
M. Koppan and 37 others (Respondents 4 to 41)
P.D. Audikesavalu
As recorded by the court registry
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