Dr.Mohamed Meeran v. The Tamil Nadu Waqf Board

ORDER The present Writ Petition has been filed seeking the issuance of a Writ of Mandamus directing the 1st respondent to consider and pass orders on the petitioner's representation dated 08.04.2026. Page2 of 6

¶2The case of the petitioner is that he was appointed as the Mutawalli of Hazrath Syed Hussain Sha Khadri Dargah Masjid and Dargah by the first respondent for a term commencing from 25.01.2022 to 24.01.2025, which was subsequently extended for a further period of one year from 17.04.2025 to

16.04.2026. During his tenure, the petitioner undertook several developmental and administrative measures, including construction of the second floor of the Masjid with funds sanctioned from the Chief Minister's Fund, construction of a staircase, provision of a ramp for differently-abled persons, maintenance of financial transparency, and timely payment of all subscriptions to the Tamil Nadu Waqf Board. He also successfully conducted the annual Urs festival and addressed the grievances of the Jamathars.

¶3As the petitioner's extended tenure was nearing expiry and the flag ceremony and Sandal Urs festival were scheduled to be held in April and May 2026, respectively, he submitted a representation dated 08.04.2026 to the first respondent seeking further extension of his tenure as Mutawalli. Since no orders were passed on the said representation, the petitioner has approached this Court seeking appropriate directions to the respondents to consider and dispose of his representation in accordance with law. Page3 of 6

¶4Heard the learned counsel appearing for the petitioner and Ms.Rajeswari Karthikeyan, learned counsel for the respondents.

¶5Considering the facts and circumstances of the case and the submissions made on either side, this Court, without going into the merits of the matter, directs the respondents 1, 2 and 3 to consider the petitioner's representation dated 08.04.2026 and pass appropriate orders on merits and in accordance with law after issuing due notice to the petitioner and affording him a reasonable opportunity of personal hearing. Such exercise shall be completed within a period of twelve (12) weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.

¶6With the above direction, this Writ Petition stands disposed of. There shall be no order as to costs. 06-07-2026 Asi Page4 of 6 To

¶1The Tamil Nadu Waqf Board Rep. by the Chief Executive Officer, No.1, Jaffar Sirang Street,

¶2The Chief Executive Officer No.1, Jaffar Sirang Street,

¶3The Chairman the Tamil Nadu Waqf Board, No.1, Jaffar Sirang Street,

¶4The Superintendent No.139,. Doctor Besant Road, Ice House, Chennai-600 005

¶5The Inspector No.139,. Doctor Besant Road, Ice House, Chennai-600 005 Page5 of 6 WPoNo.o25391oofo2026 KRISHNANoRAMASAMY,oJ. Asi WPoNo.o25391oofo2026 06-07-2026 Page6oofo6

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 06-07-2026 CORAM THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE KRISHNAN RAMASAMY Dr.Mohamed Meeran S/o. Mohamed Hussain Mutuwalli of Hazrath Syed Hussain Sha, Khadri Dargah Masjid and Hazrath Syed Hussain Sha, Khadri Dargah, (G.s. Nos.235 and 236) Permanent Resident of No. 32/A, Parthasarathy Street, Facing Jeganatha Raja Street, Jawahar Nagar Post, Chennai-82 ..Petitioner(s) Vs 1. The Tamil Nadu Waqf Board Rep. by the Chief Executive Officer, No.1, Jaffar Sirang Street, 2. The Chief Executive Officer No.1, Jaffar Sirang Street, 3. The Chairman the Tamil Nadu Waqf Board, No.1, Jaffar Sirang Street, Page1 of 6 4. The Superintendent No.139,. Doctor Besant Road, Ice House, Chennai-600 005 5. The Inspector No.139,. Doctor Besant Road, Ice House, Chennai-600 005 ..Respondent(s) PRAYER: The Writ Petition is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India seeking the issuance of a Writ of Mandamus directing the 1st respondent to consider and pass orders on the petitioners representation dated 08.04.2026 seeking extension of his mutawalliship along with the incumbent members in respect of Hazrath Syed Hussain Sha Khadri Dargah Masjid and Dargah (G.S. Nos.235 and 236) within a time frame as may be stipulated by this Court. For Petitioner(s): Mr. E.Mohammed Abbas For Respondent(s): Ms.Rajeswari Karthikeyan