Though this matter is listed for orders, by consent of the learned counsel appearing for the parties, it is taken up for hearing, heard and disposed of by this order.

2. In this case, the petitioner has called in question the validity of the order passed by the Karnataka Board of Wakfs at Annexure ‘A’ dated 26.11.2014 constituting an adhoc committee for managing the day today affairs of the Wakf institution namely, Jumma Masjid, Akkarangadi Panemangalore, Bantwala Taluk, D.K. District – 574231.

3. I have heard the learned Counsel for the parties.

4. The contention of the learned counsel for the petitioner is that a committee has already been constituted in terms of the resolution at Annexure-B dated 25.10.2013 for a period of three years. The term of the said committee is upto the year 2016. Therefore, the Wakf board is not justified in constituting an adhoc committee.

5. Learned Senior Counsel appearing for respondent Nos.3, 5 to 9, 11 and 13 submits that the committee was constituted for a period of one year. Since the said period has expired, the Wakf board has constituted an adhoc committee to manage the affairs of the Wakf institution and also for holding the elections.

6. It