Tamil Nadu Wakf Board notification on direct management of a Madurai wakf
The Tamil Nadu Government Gazette, Part VI, Section 3(a), published a notification of the Tamil Nadu Wakf Board, Chennai 600 001, dated September 15, 2009, about taking a named wakf institution in Madurai under the Board's direct management. The notification says this action is under the Wakf Act, 1995, and that the Board's direct management will apply for six months from August 5, 2009. It also appoints the Madurai Wakf Inspector as the administrative officer for that wakf.
What this gazette notice is
The Tamil Nadu Government Gazette, Part VI, Section 3(a), carries a notification of the Tamil Nadu Wakf Board, Chennai 600 001, dated September 15, 2009. The notification states that a named wakf institution in Madurai has been brought under the direct management of the Tamil Nadu Wakf Board under the Wakf Act, 1995, for six months from August 5, 2009, and that the Madurai Wakf Inspector has been appointed as its administrative officer.
What it governs
The notification concerns the management of a specific wakf in Madurai. It is not a general rule for all properties.
Key points stated in the notification are:
- the action is taken by the Tamil Nadu Wakf Board
- it is stated to be under the Wakf Act, 1995
- the wakf is brought under the Board's direct management
- the period mentioned is six months from August 5, 2009
- the Madurai Wakf Inspector is appointed as the management officer for that wakf
- the notification also refers to earlier Board proceedings by number
Who it affects
This notification mainly affects:
- the wakf institution named in the gazette
- persons managing or administering that wakf before this notification
- beneficiaries, tenants, occupants, or others dealing with that wakf property or institution
- anyone checking who had authority to manage the wakf during the stated period
For a buyer, owner, tenant, or professional, the practical point is that the Tamil Nadu Wakf Board says the wakf was under its direct control for the stated six month period, and that the Madurai Wakf Inspector was the appointed administrative officer.
Why it matters in property checks
If a property search involves this wakf institution in Madurai, this notification may help confirm who was authorised to manage it during the period mentioned in the gazette.
You should note these limits from the text itself:
- the notification is about management, not a sale approval or title transfer
- the gazette extract does not describe property boundaries or survey numbers
- the gazette extract does not set out any rent, fee, or transaction procedure
- the gazette extract does not say anything about private ownership rights outside the named wakf context
This summary is generated from the source document to help you find what is relevant. The PDF above is authoritative. For advice on your own property, use LandLens One or speak to a qualified professional.
Common questions
What does the gazette notification do?
It says the Tamil Nadu Wakf Board has taken a named wakf institution in Madurai under its direct management for six months from August 5, 2009. It also appoints the Madurai Wakf Inspector as the administrative officer.
Does this notification apply to all wakf properties in Tamil Nadu?
No. The text refers to a specific named wakf institution in Madurai. It is not framed as a statewide rule.
Who was authorised to manage the wakf during the period mentioned?
The notification says the Tamil Nadu Wakf Board placed the wakf under its direct management and appointed the Madurai Wakf Inspector as the administrative officer.
Does the gazette notification give land details or transfer ownership?
The extract does not give survey numbers, boundaries, or any title transfer details. It speaks about management of the wakf institution.
