Schedule of dates for Various Stage of Elections to Constitute the Tamil Nadu Wakf Board (222 Ex II 2 v3)
The Election Authority of the Backward Classes, Most Backward Classes and Minorities Welfare Department issued Notification No. II(2)/BCMBCMW/454(c))/2012 through Letter No. 4405/T1/2012-1 dated 31st July 2012. It called for the election of members from two electoral colleges to the Tamil Nadu Wakf Board and fixed the nomination, polling and result schedule for August 2012.
What the notification does
The Schedule of dates for Various Stage of Elections to Constitute the Tamil Nadu Wakf Board was published by the Government of Tamil Nadu in the Tamil Nadu Government Gazette Extraordinary on 2nd August 2012. The Election Authority of the Backward Classes, Most Backward Classes and Minorities Welfare Department issued Notification No. II(2)/BCMBCMW/454(c))/2012 through Letter No. 4405/T1/2012-1 dated 31st July 2012.
The notification called upon members of two electoral colleges to elect representatives to the Tamil Nadu Wakf Board. It also announced the timetable for nominations, scrutiny, withdrawal, polling if required, and declaration of results.
Electoral colleges and seats
Notification No. II(2)/BCMBCMW/454(c))/2012 specified the following seats:
- Bar Council Members were to elect two members.
- Muthawallis of Wakfs having an annual income of rupees one lakh and above were to elect two members.
The income qualification for the Muthawalli electoral college was identified by reference to sub-rule (13) of Rule 2 of the Election Rules.
Election timetable
The Election Authority fixed these dates for the Tamil Nadu Wakf Board election:
- Filing of nominations began on 2nd August 2012.
- The last date for nominations was 9th August 2012.
- Nominations were to be scrutinised on 10th August 2012.
- The last date for candidate withdrawal was 13th August 2012.
- The final list of contesting candidates was to be published on 14th August 2012.
- Polling, if necessary, was to take place on 29th August 2012.
- Results were to be declared on 30th August 2012.
Who it affects
The Schedule of dates for Various Stage of Elections to Constitute the Tamil Nadu Wakf Board directly concerned eligible Bar Council Members, qualifying Muthawallis, and candidates participating in the 2012 election. It was issued under the Tamil Nadu Wakf Board (Conduct of Election for Members) Rules 1997.
The notification does not set out rules on land ownership, property transfer, registration, development, or land use. Its stated purpose is limited to filling seats on the Tamil Nadu Wakf Board through the specified electoral colleges.
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Common questions
Does this notification change ownership or registration rules for Wakf property?
No property ownership or registration change is stated. The notification concerns the election of members to the Tamil Nadu Wakf Board.
How many Tamil Nadu Wakf Board seats were covered?
Four seats were covered. Two were for Bar Council Members and two were for Muthawallis of qualifying Wakfs.
Which Muthawallis were included in the electoral college?
The notification covers Muthawallis of Wakfs having an annual income of rupees one lakh and above, as specified under sub-rule (13) of Rule 2 of the Election Rules.
When was polling scheduled?
Polling was scheduled for 29th August 2012 if necessary. The results were scheduled to be declared on 30th August 2012.
