Tamil Nadu Government Gazette No. 13, Part VI, Section 3(a)
The Government of Tamil Nadu published Tamil Nadu Government Gazette No. 13, Part VI, Section 3(a), dated 13 April 2011, containing three Tamil Nadu Wakf Board actions concerning wakfs in Ponneri and Madurai. They establish a management scheme under Item No. 43/2008, reference No. 10462/E1/03, dated 5 October 2010, extend direct management under Notification No. VI-3(a)/25/2011 following a resolution dated 17 February 2011, and place another wakf under direct management under Notification No. VI-3(a)/26/2011 following a resolution dated 6 July 2010.
What the Gazette covers
The Tamil Nadu Government Gazette No. 13, Part VI, Section 3(a), published on 13 April 2011, records three Tamil Nadu Wakf Board decisions. They concern the management of Kanegudda Walajah Jamia Masjid in Ponneri, two wakf institutions in Madurai, and Narimedu Muslim Jamath Pallivasal in Madurai.
A buyer, tenant or professional dealing with property belonging to any of these institutions should identify the management body authorised by the Tamil Nadu Wakf Board.
Kanegudda Walajah Jamia Masjid, Ponneri
The Tamil Nadu Wakf Board management scheme under Item No. 43/2008, reference No. 10462/E1/03, dated 5 October 2010, governs Kanegudda Walajah Jamia Masjid and its properties in Ponneri Town, Tiruvallur District.
Key provisions include:
- A committee elected once every three years manages the mosque and its properties.
- The general body consists of people who have lived in Ponneri for at least one year and pay subscriptions to the mosque.
- The committee has a president, secretary, treasurer and six other members.
- Decisions on renting property, mosque development and tenants must be discussed by the committee and decided by majority.
- The committee must maintain accounts, records, minutes, registers and necessary applications. Accounts must be audited and expense vouchers retained.
- Regular meetings are held on the third Friday of every month after Maghrib prayer. At least five members must attend within 15 minutes, otherwise the meeting is adjourned.
- Three members may request an emergency meeting.
- General body elections must take place in the presence of wakf officials.
Madurai direct management extension
Tamil Nadu Wakf Board Notification No. VI-3(a)/25/2011 extends direct management of Syed Sirajudeen Aulia Durgha, also called Buddimasha Thaikkal, and Perungudi Pallivasal in Madurai. The extension is for one year from 4 February 2011, based on the Board resolution dated 17 February 2011.
Narimedu Muslim Jamath Pallivasal
Tamil Nadu Wakf Board Notification No. VI-3(a)/26/2011 removes the managing committee of Narimedu Muslim Jamath Pallivasal, Madurai, from the notification date. The Tamil Nadu Wakf Board takes direct management for six months and appoints the Wakf Inspector, Madurai, as Executive Officer.
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Common questions
Who can take decisions about renting Kanegudda Walajah Jamia Masjid property?
The elected management committee must discuss renting, mosque development and tenant matters at its meetings and decide them by majority.
How often is the Ponneri mosque management committee elected?
The management committee is elected once every three years by the eligible general body in Ponneri, with the election held in the presence of wakf officials.
Was direct management of Buddimasha Thaikkal and Perungudi Pallivasal extended?
Yes. Tamil Nadu Wakf Board Notification No. VI-3(a)/25/2011 extended direct management for one year from 4 February 2011.
Who managed Narimedu Muslim Jamath Pallivasal after its committee was removed?
The Tamil Nadu Wakf Board took direct management for six months and appointed the Wakf Inspector, Madurai, as Executive Officer.
