Tamil Nadu Government Gazette, Part VI, Section 3(a), No. 10 (2026)
The Government of Tamil Nadu published the Tamil Nadu Government Gazette, Part VI, Section 3(a), Number 10, dated 11 March 2026, containing three Tamil Nadu Waqf Board notifications and one Principal District Court of Tenkasi insolvency notice. Notification Numbers VI-3(a)/18/2026 and VI-3(a)/20/2026 place two Waqfs under direct management, Notification Number VI-3(a)/19/2026 approves a scheme for another Waqf, and Notification Number VI-3(a)/21/2026 gives notice of an insolvency petition concerning the petitioner's properties.
What the Gazette issue covers
The Tamil Nadu Government Gazette, Part VI, Section 3(a), Number 10, dated 11 March 2026, publishes notifications from the Tamil Nadu Waqf Board, Chennai, and the Principal District Court of Tenkasi. The Waqf notifications concern management or administration of three named Waqfs in Madurai, Thoothukudi and Tenkasi districts. The court notification concerns an insolvency petition filed by Ameer Abbas.
Waqfs placed under direct management
The Tamil Nadu Waqf Board published two direct management decisions under the provisions identified in the notifications as Section 65 of the UMEED Act 1995:
- Notification Number VI-3(a)/18/2026 records that Madurai Therkkuvasal Melatheru Muslim Jamath Uravin Murai Waqf, Registration Number 306/MDU, South Gate, Madurai District, was taken under the direct management of the Tamil Nadu Waqf Board from 30 December 2025. The Superintendent of Waqfs, Madurai, was appointed Executive Officer.
- Notification Number VI-3(a)/20/2026 records that Kuthba Prayer Mosque (Shafees) at Khadhar Oliyullah Jumma Pallivasal (Shafi Jamath) Waqf, General Serial Number 249/TNV, Shencottah Taluk, Tenkasi District, was taken under direct management from 31 December 2025. The Superintendent of Waqfs, Tirunelveli zone, was appointed Executive Officer.
Scheme approved for a Thoothukudi Waqf
Notification Number VI-3(a)/19/2026 records that the Tamil Nadu Waqf Board approved a scheme for Mohideen Pallivasal Waqf, General Serial Number 298/TNV, Kongarayakuruchi Village, Srivaikuntam Taluk, Thoothukudi District. The notification states that the scheme is for better administration of the Waqf and refers to the provisions identified as Section 69 of the UMEED Act 1995.
Insolvency petition
Notification Number VI-3(a)/21/2026 gives notice that Ameer Abbas filed Insolvency Petition Number 8 of 2025 before the Principal District Court of Tenkasi. The petition asks that he be adjudged insolvent and that the properties mentioned in the petition be vested with the Official Receiver, Tirunelveli. The petition was posted to 2 April 2026.
Relevance to property dealings
Property buyers, owners and professionals dealing with any of the three named Waqfs should note the management or administrative changes. The Gazette issue does not provide survey numbers or a detailed property schedule. Anyone concerned with property belonging to the insolvency petitioner should note that the notice refers to petition properties without describing them.
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Common questions
Which Waqfs were taken under the direct management of the Tamil Nadu Waqf Board?
Madurai Therkkuvasal Melatheru Muslim Jamath Uravin Murai Waqf was taken over from 30 December 2025. Kuthba Prayer Mosque (Shafees) at Khadhar Oliyullah Jumma Pallivasal (Shafi Jamath) Waqf was taken over from 31 December 2025.
What was approved for Mohideen Pallivasal Waqf in Thoothukudi District?
The Tamil Nadu Waqf Board approved a scheme for better administration of Mohideen Pallivasal Waqf, General Serial Number 298/TNV, at Kongarayakuruchi Village in Srivaikuntam Taluk.
Does the Gazette identify the individual land parcels belonging to the Waqfs?
No. The notifications identify the Waqfs and their locations, but do not provide survey numbers or detailed property schedules.
What does the insolvency notice say about Ameer Abbas's property?
The notice says that Ameer Abbas asked to be adjudged insolvent and for the properties mentioned in his petition to vest with the Official Receiver, Tirunelveli. The Gazette does not describe those properties, and the petition was posted to 2 April 2026.
