Tamil Nadu Government Gazette, Part VI, Section 3(a), No. 41
The Government of Tamil Nadu published Tamil Nadu Government Gazette, Part VI, Section 3(a), No. 41 on October 23, 2013. It contains Tamil Nadu Wakf Board, Chennai notification numbers VI-3(a)/138/2013, VI-3(a)/139/2013 and VI-3(a)/140/2013 taking three wakf institutions under direct management for one year from August 22, 2013, along with High Court of Judicature at Madras advertisements concerning company winding up petitions.
What the Gazette covers
The Government of Tamil Nadu published Tamil Nadu Government Gazette, Part VI, Section 3(a), No. 41 as a collection of notifications issued by cost recoverable institutions of the State and Central Governments. The material is relevant mainly to people connected with the named wakf institutions and to creditors, contributories or other interested persons connected with the companies facing winding up petitions.
The Gazette does not state that it changes land ownership, land classification, planning permission or registration requirements generally.
Wakf institutions placed under direct management
The Tamil Nadu Wakf Board, Chennai issued three notifications under the Wakf Act, 1995:
- Notification No. VI-3(a)/138/2013 places 5th George Arabic Madarasa Wakf, Pettai, Namakkal District under the direct control of the Tamil Nadu Wakf Board for one year from August 22, 2013. The Superintendent of Wakfs, Salem was appointed Executive Officer.
- Notification No. VI-3(a)/139/2013 places Masjid E Sayeedia and Madarasa E Ghousia, Anna Salai, Chennai District under direct control for one year from August 22, 2013. The Wakf Inspector, Chennai (Central) was appointed Executive Officer.
- Notification No. VI-3(a)/140/2013 places Sellancheri Thaikka and Dargah, Sellancheri, Cuddalore District under direct control for one year from August 22, 2013. The Superintendent of Wakfs, Cuddalore was appointed Executive Officer.
A buyer or professional dealing with property belonging to any of these institutions would need to recognise that management authority was assigned to the named Executive Officer during the stated period.
Company winding up advertisements
The High Court of Judicature at Madras advertisements notify winding up petitions involving Muthukumarasamy Textiles Limited, Sri Ganesh Oil Industries Private Limited, Modern Complete I.T Store (p) Ltd., Plugins Computers Private Ltd. and Grandiz Peripherals India (P) Ltd.
Notification numbers VI-3(a)/142/2013, VI-3(a)/143/2013, VI-3(a)/144/2013 and VI-3(a)/145/2013 identify four of the published company matters. The advertisements invite creditors, contributories and other interested persons to support or oppose the petitions by giving notice and appearing at the relevant hearing. They also state that an opposing affidavit must be filed in court and served on the petitioner or advocate not less than five days before the hearing.
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Common questions
Does this Gazette notification transfer ownership of the three wakf properties?
The source states only that the Tamil Nadu Wakf Board took the three institutions under direct management for one year from August 22, 2013. It does not state that ownership was transferred.
Who was authorised to manage the wakf institutions?
The Superintendent of Wakfs, Salem was appointed for 5th George Arabic Madarasa Wakf, the Wakf Inspector, Chennai (Central) for Masjid E Sayeedia and Madarasa E Ghousia, and the Superintendent of Wakfs, Cuddalore for Sellancheri Thaikka and Dargah.
Does the publication mean the named companies were already wound up?
No. The advertisements give notice of petitions seeking winding up and identify scheduled hearings. They do not state that final winding up orders had already been made.
Could a creditor oppose one of the winding up petitions?
Yes. The advertisements allow a creditor, contributory or other interested person to give notice of an intention to support or oppose a petition and appear at the hearing. An opposing affidavit must be filed and served not less than five days before the hearing.
