A.Mohammed Zakkariya v. the Chairman
Case brief
What is this about?
W.P.No.4136 of 2026, Madras HC, 11-02-2026, D. Bharatha Chakravarthy J. Mandamus under Article 226 to consider representation dated 12.06.2025 under Section 64 Wakf Act, 1995 for removal of Managing Committee/Mutawallis of Lal Khan Wakf, G.S.No.44, Chidambaram (Tamil Nadu Wakf Board respondent). Mutawallis appointed 2023, tenure expiring 2026; alleged mal-administration and collection of extra advance from tenants not in Wakf accounts. Held: enquiries cannot be initiated on general allegations without specific allegations or proof near end of tenure; petitioner must identify tenant, amount, accounting. Petition disposed with liberty to file representation with more specific allegations; no costs. Keywords: Wakf Act 1995 S.64, mutawalli removal, Tamil Nadu Wakf Board, general vs specific allegations, mal-administration.
What did the court decide?
No mandamus granted; writ petition disposed of with liberty kept open to the petitioner to ascertain proper facts and submit a representation with more specific allegations; no order as to costs.