H.Mohamed Ismail v. The Tamil Nadu Waqf Board
Case brief
What is this about?
The High Court closed a writ petition filed by an elected member seeking direction to restrain trustees from opening a Hundi. The Court directed the Waqf Board Chairperson to conduct an enquiry into alleged irregularities and improper administration.
What did the court decide?
First respondent shall conduct an enquiry into irregularities, issue notice to all parties, and complete it within three months.
What the court decided
W.P.(MD)No.4773 of 2024
BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT
DATED : 19.08.2024
CORAM
THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE MOHAMMED SHAFFIQ
W.P.(MD)No.4773 of 2024 and W.M.P.(MD)No.4580 of 2024
H.Mohamed Ismail
... Petitioner
Vs.
- 1.The Tamil Nadu Waqf Board, Represented by its Chairman, No.1, Jaffer Syrang Street, Vallal Seethakathi Nagar, Chennai – 600 001.
- 2.The Chief Executive Officer, Tamil Nadu Waqf Board, No.1, Jaffer Syrang Street, Vallal Seethakathi Nagar, Chennai – 600 001.
- 3.The Superintendent of Waqf, Tamil Nadu Waqf Board, Madurai.
Issues for consideration
2 issues framed by the court
Whether to direct the Waqf Board to restrain the managing trustees from opening the Hundi pending the disposal of proceedings.
Whether the High Court should direct the first respondent to conduct an enquiry into alleged irregularities and improper administration of the Waqf properties.
Parties & counsel
- petitioner
H. Mohamed Ismail
- respondent
Tamil Nadu Waqf Board Represented by its Chairman
- respondent
The Chief Executive Officer, Tamil Nadu Waqf Board
- respondent
Superintendent of Waqf, Tamil Nadu Waqf Board, Madurai
- respondent
Kamardeen
- respondent
Case details
As recorded by the court registry
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