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2026 Supreme(Online)(Mad) 40424

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS
D. Bharatha Chakravarthy, J
Mohammed Farook – Appellant
Versus
The Tamil Nadu Wakf Board – Respondent


Advocates:
For the Appellants/Petitioners: N.A.Nassir Hussain
For the Respondents: K.Jeya Mohan

Table of Content
1. background of petition and dispute (Para 1 , 2 , 3)
2. scope of mutawalli definition vs. interim management (Para 4 , 5 , 6)
3. tenure expires by efflux and interim powers valid (Para 8 , 9 , 10)
4. direction to wakf board to decide claim (Para 11)

ORDER

The writ petition is filed challenging the impugned order dated

11.03.2026 and 12.03.2026.

2. Heard Mr.N.A.Nassir Hussain, learned counsel appearing for the petitioner and Mr.K.Jeya Mohan, learned Standing Counsel, who takes notice on behalf of the respondents.

3. Upon hearing the learned counsel appearing for the petitioner and upon perusing the materials available on record, the grievance of the petitioner is that the petitioner was appointed as a member of the interim committee constituted to manage the Wakf after the removal of the existing Mutawalli. The tenure of the Adhoc Committee was originally to expire on 24.02.2025. The Adhoc Committee had made a representation seeking extension of its tenure for a further period, but the Wakf Board has not considered the said representation. Earlier directions had also been issued to the Wakf Board to consider the same and pass appropriate orders. In spite of the same, with

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