Tamil Nadu Government Gazette, Part VI, Section 3(a), Notifications by Tamil Nadu Waqf Board and Insolvency Petitions
The Government of Tamil Nadu published the Tamil Nadu Government Gazette, Part VI, Section 3(a), No. 12, dated March 20, 2019, carrying notifications from the Tamil Nadu Waqf Board, Chennai, and insolvency petition notices from the Principal Sub-Court, Namakkal. The Tamil Nadu Waqf Board notifications approve bye laws for named waqfs and place certain waqfs under direct management, including extensions, ratification periods, and a takeover with appointment of an Executive Officer. The insolvency notices publicly announce petitions seeking to adjudicate persons as insolvents and to vest specified landed properties with the Official Receiver, including requests to annul a settlement deed and to vest property covered under a sale deed.
What this Gazette publication is
The Government of Tamil Nadu published the Tamil Nadu Government Gazette, Part VI, Section 3(a), No. 12, dated March 20, 2019. It contains (1) general notifications issued by the Tamil Nadu Waqf Board, Chennai, and (2) judicial notifications about insolvency petitions from the Principal Sub-Court, Namakkal.
Who it affects
- People connected with the named waqfs, including persons managing, administering, or dealing with those waqf properties.
- Buyers, sellers, lenders, and occupants dealing with properties linked to the insolvency petition schedules, because the petitions seek vesting of properties with the Official Receiver and, in one case, annulment and cancellation of a settlement deed.
Tamil Nadu Waqf Board notifications, what changes
The Tamil Nadu Waqf Board, Chennai issued multiple notifications signed by N.S. Mohamed Aslam, District Revenue Officer and Chief Executive Officer, Tamil Nadu Waqf Board.
Key actions published:
- Approval of bye laws framed for specific waqfs, based on Board resolutions:
- Muslim Jamath Pallivasal Waqf, Valinokkam, Kadaladi Taluk, Ramnad District (Rc.No.2359/95/B3/RMD, No. VI-3(a)/79/2019, resolution item No. 81/18).
- Lalkhan Pallivasal Waqf, Chidambaram, Cuddalore District (Rc.No.13529/96/B4/CUD, No. VI-3(a)/80/2019, resolution item No. 68/19).
- Therku Theru Masjide Noor Pallivasal Waqf, Paramakudi Taluk and Town, Ramnad District (Rc.No.10263/16/B3/RMD, No. VI-3(a)/81/2019, resolution item No. 69/19).
- Direct management decisions:
- Sheik Ismail Subedar Pallivasal Waqf, Uraiyur, Trichy District, direct management period ratified and then extended (Rc.No.14961/17/B5/TRY, No. VI-3(a)/82/2019).
- Ahle Sunnath Jamath Masjid and Madrasa Waqf, Khaderpet, Tirupur, direct management period ratified and then extended (Rc.No.7488/06/B3/TPR, No. VI-3(a)/88/2019).
- Moula Ali Dargah Waqf, Zamin Pallavaram Village, Kancheepuram District, taken over under direct management and the Waqf Inspector, Kancheepuram appointed as Executive Officer (R.c. No.2492/19/B4/KPM, No. VI-3(a)/89/2019).
Insolvency petition notices, what they mean for property
The Principal Sub-Court, Namakkal (Principal Subordinate Judge, M.E. Padma) published notices under the Provincial Insolvency Act stating that insolvency petitions have been filed.
From the English notices:
- In I.P.No. 42/2018 (No. VI-3(a)/84/2019), the petitioner seeks adjudication of the 1st respondent as an insolvent, vesting of petition mentioned B Schedule landed properties with the Official Receiver at Namakkal District, and annulment and cancellation of a settlement deed dated 12-07-2018 (document No.1058/2018 of S.R.O. Earumaipatti).
- In I.P. No. 47/2018 (No. VI-3(a)/85/2019), the petitioner seeks adjudication of the 1st and 2nd respondents as insolvents and appointment of an official receiver to vest property covered under a deed of sale dated 12th September 2018 executed in favour of the 3rd respondent, as set out in the petition schedule.
For a property buyer, these notices are a warning that the court process may affect title and control of the listed properties if vesting or cancellation is ordered.
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Common questions
Does this Gazette issue change anything for waqf properties in Tamil Nadu?
Yes. The Tamil Nadu Waqf Board, Chennai published approvals of bye laws for named waqfs and decisions on direct management, including ratification, extension, and a takeover under direct management with appointment of an Executive Officer for the Moula Ali Dargah Waqf, Zamin Pallavaram Village, Kancheepuram District.
Which waqfs have bye laws approved in this Gazette publication?
Bye laws were approved for Muslim Jamath Pallivasal Waqf, Valinokkam, Kadaladi Taluk, Ramnad District, Lalkhan Pallivasal Waqf, Chidambaram, Cuddalore District, and Therku Theru Masjide Noor Pallivasal Waqf, Paramakudi Taluk and Town, Ramnad District.
What does 'direct management' by the Tamil Nadu Waqf Board mean in this Gazette context?
The notifications state that the Tamil Nadu Waqf Board resolved to ratify and extend periods of direct management for certain waqfs, and to take over the Moula Ali Dargah Waqf under direct management for a stated period, including appointing the Waqf Inspector, Kancheepuram as its Executive Officer.
If I am buying land, why should I care about the insolvency petition notices in this Gazette?
The notices state that petitions were filed seeking adjudication of persons as insolvents and to vest landed properties with the Official Receiver at Namakkal District, and in one case to annul and cancel a settlement deed. If a property you are dealing with is part of the petition schedule or linked to the mentioned deeds, the court process may affect control and title.
