Tamil Nadu Government Gazette, No. 34, Part VI, Section 3(a)
The Tamil Nadu Waqf Board, through Rc. No. 18456/10/B7/TNJ, Rc. No. 10108/00/B7/TVM and Rc. No. 15983/08/B2/SLM, notified on 27 August 2014 that it would directly manage two named wakfs and extend direct management of a third. Published in the Tamil Nadu Government Gazette on 3 September 2014, the notifications place Asar Pakkir Thaikkal Wakf and Kadamburar Mosque under direct management for one year from publication, and ratify and extend the direct management of Jamia Masjid, Salem.
What the notifications do
The Tamil Nadu Waqf Board issued three notifications concerning the administration of specific wakfs under the Waqf Act, 1995, as amended by Act 27/2013. They place two wakfs under the Board's direct management and continue direct management of another.
These notifications concern management of the named institutions. They do not describe a sale, transfer of land ownership or change of land use.
Asar Pakkir Thaikkal Wakf
Rc. No. 18456/10/B7/TNJ records the Tamil Nadu Waqf Board's decision concerning Asar Pakkir Thaikkal Wakf in Pattukottai Taluk, Tanjore District.
Key provisions are:
- The wakf is taken under the direct management of the Tamil Nadu Waqf Board.
- Direct management lasts for one year from the date of publication.
- The Superintendent of Waqfs, Tanjore is appointed as Executive Officer.
- The decision was made through resolution item No. 38/14, dated 19 February 2014.
Kadamburar Mosque
Notification No. VI-3(a)/84/2014 and Rc. No. 10108/00/B7/TVM apply to Kadamburar Mosque in Vandavasi Taluk, Tiruvannamalai District.
Key provisions are:
- The mosque is taken under the direct management of the Tamil Nadu Waqf Board.
- Direct management lasts for one year from the date of publication.
- The Waqf Inspector, Tiruvannamalai is appointed as Executive Officer.
- The decision was made through resolution item No. 40/14, dated 19 February 2014.
Jamia Masjid, Salem
Notification No. VI-3(a)/85/2014 and Rc. No. 15983/08/B2/SLM concern Jamia Masjid, Salem.
Key provisions are:
- The Tamil Nadu Waqf Board ratified direct management from 24 November 2013 to 25 June 2014.
- Direct management was extended for six months from the Board's order dated 26 June 2014.
- The decision was made through resolution item No. 66/14, dated 26 June 2014.
Who may be affected
The notifications directly affect the administration of the three named wakfs, their officers and persons dealing with their management. A buyer or owner dealing with property connected to any named wakf should note the appointed management authority and the periods stated in the Gazette.
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Common questions
Does the Gazette transfer ownership of land belonging to these wakfs?
The Gazette only states that the named wakfs are under direct management of the Tamil Nadu Waqf Board. It does not describe any sale or transfer of land ownership.
Who manages Asar Pakkir Thaikkal Wakf during the notified period?
The Tamil Nadu Waqf Board directly manages it for one year from publication, with the Superintendent of Waqfs, Tanjore appointed as Executive Officer.
Who was appointed for Kadamburar Mosque?
The Waqf Inspector, Tiruvannamalai was appointed as Executive Officer while the mosque was under direct management of the Tamil Nadu Waqf Board.
How long was direct management of Jamia Masjid, Salem extended?
The Tamil Nadu Waqf Board extended direct management for six months from its order dated 26 June 2014, after ratifying the period from 24 November 2013 to 25 June 2014.
