J.Jefrudeen v. The Chief Executive Officer

ORDER The writ petition is disposed of after hearing the learned counsel for the petitioner and the learned Standing Counsel for the respondents.

¶2It appears that the tenure of the previous elected body came to an end on 08.01.2026. In this regard, the petitioner submitted a representation dated 30.06.2026 to the respondents 1 and 2 seeking to conduct elections to the Vilanthakandam Muhaiyadheen Andavar Pallivasal Waqf (G.S. No. 45/TNJ).

¶3There is no scope for directing the Waqf Board to conduct the elections for the said Waqf, as the conduct of elections is an internal matter. If the elections are not held in accordance with the bylaws, the remedy available to the Waqf Board is to assume direct management under Section 65 of the Waqf Act, 1995. Page No. 2 of 5

¶4It is seen that a Superintendent has already been appointed under Section 25(1)(c) of the Waqf Act, 1995, as amended by the Unified Waqf Management, Empowerment, Efficiency and Development Act, 1995.

¶5Accordingly, this writ petition is disposed of by directing the respondents to facilitate the members of the Jamaat to assemble and conduct the election in accordance with the bylaws of the said Waqf. In the event the election is not conducted in accordance with the bylaws, it is open to the Waqf Board to assume control of the administration of the Waqf and thereafter, conduct the election in accordance with law. No costs. NCC : Yes / No

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1.The Chief Executive Officer, Tamil Nadu Waqf Board, No.1, Jaffar Syrang Street, Vallal Seethakathi Nagar, Chennai - 600 001.

2.The Waqf Superintendent, Page No. 3 of 5

3.The Waqf Inspector, Page No. 4 of 5 C.SARAVANAN

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BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 16.07.2026 CORAM THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE C.SARAVANAN W.P.(MD)No.20191 of 2026 J.Jefrudeen ... Petitioner Vs. 1.The Chief Executive Officer, Tamil Nadu Waqf Board, No.1, Jaffar Syrang Street, Vallal Seethakathi Nagar, Chennai - 600 001. 2.The Waqf Superintendent, 3.The Waqf Inspector, ... Respondents Prayer : Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, for issuance of a Writ of Mandamus directing the first respondent to consider the petitioner's representation dated 30.06.2026 and consequently initiate and complete the process for constitution of a new Management Committee for Vilanthakandam Muhaiyadheen Andavar Pallivasal Waqf (G.S.No.45/TNJ) by conducting election through Secret Ballot, in accordance with law, within a time frame as may be fixed by this Court. Page No. 1 of 5 For Petitioner : Mr.R.Sunil Kumar For Respondents : Mr.S.A.Ajmalkhan Standing Counsel