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Nellikuppam Sholavalli Chinna Theru Mosque v. the Chief Executive Officer

Madras HC12 Dec 2025WP/48087/2025

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What is this about?

Madras High Court, W.P.No.48087 of 2025, decided 12.12.2025 by D. Bharatha Chakravarthy, J.: writ petition (mandamus, Article 226) by Nellikuppam Sholavalli Chinna Theru Mosque through Mutawalli Abdul Hameed. J against Tamilnadu Waqf Board CEO and Board; sought consideration of representation dated 18.10.2025 and action on Board resolution Na.Ka.No.610/18/a10/ka.da dated 22.01.2025 for notification of unenumerated waqf properties; petition disposed of with direction to first respondent to pass orders in accordance with law within four weeks without waiting for certified copy; no costs.

What did the court decide?

First respondent directed to consider the petitioner's representation dated 18.10.2025 and pass orders thereon in accordance with law within four weeks, without waiting for the certified copy; no costs. ¶22

Nellikuppam Sholavalli Chinna Theru Mosque Vs the… — Writ and Judicial Review | Madras HC (2025)

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Issue for consideration

Whether the respondents can be directed to consider the petitioner's representation dated 18.10.2025 and pass consequential orders with reference to the Tamilnadu Waqf Board resolution (Na.Ka.No.610/18/a10/ka.da dated 22.01.2025) concerning issuance of notification for unenumerated waqf properties.

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Court's answer

In view of the respondents' counsel's submission, the writ petition is disposed of with a direction that the first respondent shall consider the petitioner's representation dated 18.10.2025 and pass orders thereon in accordance with law as expeditiously as possible, in any event not later than four weeks from receipt of a copy of the order, without waiting for the certified copy.

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Detailed headnote1 paragraphs

Madras High Court (D. Bharatha Chakravarthy, J.), by order dated 12.12.2025, disposed of W.P.No.48087 of 2025 filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India by Nellikuppam Sholavalli Chinna Theru Mosque, represented by its Mutawalli Abdul Hameed. J, against the Chief Executive Officer and the Chairman/Tamilnadu Waqf Board. The petition sought a mandamus to consider the petitioner's representation dated 18.10.2025 and to pass an appropriate order on the Waqf Board resolution vide Na.Ka.No.610/18/a10/ka.da dated 22.01.2025 relating to issuance of notification for certain unenumerated waqf properties. On the respondents' counsel submitting that orders would be passed in accordance with law on merits if adequate time were granted, the Court disposed of the petition directing the first respondent to consider the representation dated 18.10.2025 and pass orders thereon in accordance with law as expeditiously as possible, in any event not later than four weeks from receipt of a copy of the order, without waiting for the certified copy; no costs.

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W.P.No.48087 of 2025

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IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

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DATED: 12.12.2025

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CORAM:

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THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE D.BHARATHA CHAKRAVARTHY

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W.P.No.48087 of 2025

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Nellikuppam Sholavalli Chinna Theru Mosque, Represented by its Mutawalli, Abdul Hameed. J, No.27/8, Moulana Abdul Kareem Street, Nellikuppam, Cuddalore – 607 105. ... Petitioner Vs

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The Chief Executive Officer, Tamilnadu Waqf Board, No. 1, Jafar Sarang Street, Vallal Seethakathi Nagar, Chennai – 600 001.

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Tamilnadu Waqf Board, Rep. by its Chairman, No.1, Jafar Sarang Street, Vallal Seethakathi Nagar, Mannady, Chennai - 600 001. ... Respondents

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Prayer: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of Constitution of India for the issuance of Writ of Mandamus, directing the first and second respondents to consider the petitioner’s representation dated 18.10.2025. Consequently to direct the first respondent to pass an appropriate order on the waqf Board resolution vide Na.Ka.No.610/18/a10/ka.da dated 22.01.2025 within a period of two weeks in accordance with law and pass such orders or further order as this Court.

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W.P.No.48087 of 2025

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For Petitioner : Mr.Mohammed Yaseen M.G For Respondents : Mr.M.Fakkir Mohideen Standing Counsel

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ORDER

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The writ petition is filed to direct the first and second respondents to consider the petitioner’s representation dated 18.10.2025 and to pass consequential orders with reference to the resolution of the Waqf Board vide Na.Ka.No.610/18/a10/ka.da dated 22.01.2025.

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Upon perusing the affidavit filed in support of the writ petition and hearing the learned counsel appearing for the petitioner and considering the representation dated 18.10.2025, it is seen that the Waqf has certain properties which are not enumerated and in this regard, a resolution has already been passed and the representation is made to issue the notification.

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Considering the prayer that is made, the learned counsel appearing on behalf of the respondents would submit that they will pass orders in accordance with law, by considering the representation on merits if adequate time is granted by this Court and request that four weeks time is needed.

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W.P.No.48087 of 2025 4. In view of the submission made by the learned counsel appearing on

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behalf of the respondents, this writ petition stands disposed of on the following terms:

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(i) The first respondent shall consider the representation of the petitioner dated 18.10.2025 and pass orders thereon in accordance with law as expeditiously as possible, in any event not later than four weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of the order, without waiting for the certified copy.

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(ii) No costs.

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12.12.2025

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Neutral Citation: Yes/No nsl

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