Haji S.Mohammed Mohideen v. The Chief Educational Officer

ORDER This writ petition is filed to direct the respondents 1 and 2 to consider the petitioner's representation dated 24.06.2026.

¶2Learned counsel for the petitioner would submit that the petitioner has applied before the Tamil Nadu Wakf Board, Chennai seeking an appointment of Trustee for M.K.N Trust. However, the Tamil Nadu Wakf Board, Chennai has selected in-eligible persons as Trustees, which has been challenged by the petitioner by way of O.A.No.39 of 2026 before the Tamil Nadu Wakf Tribunal. Therefore, the petitioner has made a representation dated 24.06.2026 before the respondents 1 and 2 not to accept or approve any of the appointment of teachers, staffs or any other proceedings which have been made by the Page3 of 5 incompetent board of trustees in pursuance of the resolution of the Tamil Nadu Wakf Board, Chennai in Resolution No.112, dated 16.07.2025 and consequential proceedings in Proc.No.16567/12/B7/TNJ, dated 02.03.2026, till the disposal of the aforesaid O.A.No.39 of 2026. However, without considering the same, the in-eligible trustees proceed to appoint teachers, staffs and etc., Hence, this writ petition.

¶3Heard the learned counsel for the petitioner and perused the materials available on record.

¶4In the case on hand, against the appointment of trustees in the subject wakf, the petitioner has filed O.A.No.39 of 2026 before the Tamil Nadu Wakf Tribunal, which is pending. Hence, this Court directs the petitioner to proceed the said application and get appropriate orders from the said tribunal.

¶5Since the matter is pending before the Tamil Nadu Wakf Tribunal, learned counsel for the petitioner prayed this Court that time frame may be fixed to dispose of the said O.A.No.39 of 2026.

¶6In view of the above, this Court directs the Tamil Nadu Wakf Tribunal to dispose of the O.A.No.39 of 2026 filed by the petitioner, on merits and in accordance with law, preferably within a period of three months from the date Page4 of 5 of formation of committee. With the aforesaid observation and direction, this writ petition stands disposed of. No costs. 17-07-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order VM To:

¶1The Chief Educational Officer, Office of the Chief Educational office, Near collectorate Campus, Tanjore 613 010.

¶2The District Elementary Educational officer, Office of The District Elementary Educational office, Near collectorate Campus, Tanjore 613 010 WPoNo.o26447oofo2026 KRISHNANoRAMASAMY,oJ. VM WPoNo.o26447oofo2026 17-07-2026 Page5oofo5

Page1 of 5 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 17-07-2026 CORAM THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE KRISHNAN RAMASAMY Haji S.Mohammed Mohideen ..Petitioner(s) Vs 1. The Chief Educational Officer, Office of the Chief Educational office, Near collectorate Campus, Tanjore 613 010. 2. The District Elementary Educational officer, Office of The District Elementary Educational office, Near collectorate Campus, Tanjore 613 010. 3. K.M.Mohamed Farook 4. A.H.Iqbal 5. Abdul Hadhi 6. A.M.S.Shihabudeen 7. U.Naina Mohamed 8. S.Mohammed Meera Sahib 9. S.Nijamuddin 10.A.Sahabudeen 11.Dr.Sheik Sabiudeen ..Respondent(s) Prayer: This writ petition is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying to issue a Writ of Mandamus directing the 1st and 2nd respondent to Page2 of 5 consider the objection/representation dated 24.06.2026 of the petitioner and not to accept or approve any of the appointment of teachers, staffs or any other proceedings which have been made by the incompetent board of trustees in pursuance of the Resolution of the Tamil Nadu Wakf Board, Chennai in Resolution No.112 dated 16.07.2025 and consequential proceedings in Proc.No. 16567/12/B7/TNJ dated 02.03.2026 till the disposal of O.A. No.39 of 2026. For Petitioner(s): Mr.A.Ilayaperumal For Respondent(s): Mr.B.Pachaiyappan, Government's Counsel for R1 & 2 Ms.A.Ajimath Begam for R5 & 6 Mr.A.Arshath Ahamed for Mr.A.Mohamed Ismail for R8