Hafizur Rahman Kaki v. The Revenue Divisional Officer

ORDER This petition has been filed seeking a direction to the respondents 2 and 3 to provide protection to the petitioner to take charge of the administration of the Page2 of 6 Masjid-e-Azam, Periapet, Vanniyambadi, as per proceedings of 1st respondent in Rc.No. RDOVNB/1818/2025 -A3 dt. 16.03.2026.

2.The learned counsel for the petitioner submitted the total period of the said tenure of the said post is nine months, and already seven months have lapsed, necessitating the intervention of this Court.

3.The learned Additional Public Prosecutor submitted that, if a fresh representation is given by the petitioner to the 3rd respondent police, the same will be duly considered and complied within a reasonable time.

4.Mr.R.Abdul Mubeen, learned counsel takes notice on behalf of the respondents 5 and 6.

5.Heard the learned counsel on either side and carefully perused the materials available on record. Page3 of 6

6.In view of the submissions made by the learned Additional Public Prosecutor, the petitioner is directed to submit a fresh representation forth with. Upon receipt of such representation, the 3rd respondent is directed to consider and facilitate the petitioner by providing necessary protection to take charge of the administration of the Masjid-e-Azam, Periapet, Vanniyambadi, in terms of the proceedings of the first respondent dated 16.03.2026. within a period of two weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.

¶7Accordingly, this Writ Petition (Criminal) stands disposed of. No costs. 06-05-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order Uma Page4 of 6 To

¶1The Revenue Divisional Officer Vaniyambadi, Tirupattur District.

¶2The Deputy Superintendent of Police Vaniyambadi Sub Division, Tirupattur District.

¶3The Inspector of Police Vaniyambadi Town Police Station, Vaniyambadi 635 751 Tirupattur District.

¶4The Tahsildar Vaniyambadi Taluk Office, Cutchery Road, Vaniyambadi 635 751.

¶5The Tamil Nadu Waqf Board Represented by its Chairman,

¶6The Tamil Nadu Waqf Board Represented by its Chief Executive Officer,

¶7The Superintendent Vellore Zone, No.8, Bahadursha Mosque Complex, Arani Road, Sainathapuram, Vellore 632 001. Page5 of 6 WPoCrl.oNo.o985oofo2026 L.VICTORIAoGOWRI,oJ. Uma WPoCrl.oNo.o985oofo2026 06-05-2026 Page6oofo6

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 06-05-2026 CORAM THE HON'BLE MRS.JUSTICE L.VICTORIA GOWRI Hafizur Rahman Kaki S/o.Late. Habeebur Rahman, 8/279, P.K.Street, Periapet, Vaniyambadi - 635 751. ..Petitioner(s) Vs 1. The Revenue Divisional Officer Vaniyambadi, Tirupattur District. 2. The Deputy Superintendent of Police Vaniyambadi Sub Division, Tirupattur District. 3. The Inspector of Police Vaniyambadi Town Police Station, Vaniyambadi 635 751 4. The Tahsildar Vaniyambadi Taluk Office, Cutchery Road, Vaniyambadi 635 751. 5. The Tamil Nadu Waqf Board Represented by its Chairman, Page1 of 6 6. The Tamil Nadu Waqf Board Represented by its Chief Executive Officer, 7. The Superintendent Vellore Zone, No. 8, Bahadursha Mosque Complex, Arani Road, Sainathapuram, Vellore 632 001. ..Respondent(s) Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of Constitution of India, to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents 2 and 3 to provide protection to the petitioner to take charge of the administration of the Masjid-e- Azam, Periapet, Vanniyambadi, as per proceedings of 1st respondent in Rc.No. RDOVNB/1818/2025 -A3 dt. 16.03.2026. For Petitioner(s): M/s.R.Sripriya (appeared through V.C) For Respondent(s): Mr.A.Damodaran,for R1 to R3 Additional Public Prosecutor Mr.R.Abdul Mubeen for R5 & R6