Tamil Nadu Government Gazette, Part VI, Section 3(a), No. 42 (2025)
The Tamil Nadu Waqf Board issued Notification No. VI-3(a)/117/2025 dated 17 October 2025, cancelling the existing administrative scheme for Mahboobpalayam Mosque in Thirumangalam Taluk, Madurai District and replacing it with a new scheme. The Tamil Nadu Waqf Board also issued Notification No. VI-3(a)/118/2025 dated 17 October 2025, placing Mandi Mahalla Jumma Masjid Waqf in Villupuram Taluk and District under its direct management from 22 August 2025 and appointing the Superintendent of Waqfs, Cuddalore as Executive Officer.
What the notifications do
The Tamil Nadu Waqf Board published two administrative notifications concerning specific waqfs in Madurai and Villupuram districts. They deal with management arrangements for the named religious institutions, rather than setting a general rule for land or property across Tamil Nadu.
Mahboobpalayam Mosque, Madurai District
Notification No. VI-3(a)/117/2025 dated 17 October 2025 concerns Mahboobpalayam Mosque, G.S. No. 390/MDU, in Thirumangalam Taluk, Madurai District.
Key provisions are:
- The Tamil Nadu Waqf Board exercised its powers under section 69 of the Waqf Act 1995.
- By Resolution Item No. 142/25 in Rc. No. 9911/10/B8/MDU dated 17 April 2025, the Board cancelled the mosque's existing scheme.
- The cancelled scheme had been approved through Resolution Item No. 326/2022 in the same reference file, dated 9 January 2023.
- The Board framed a new scheme for better administration of the waqf.
- The notification does not reproduce the detailed terms of the new scheme.
Mandi Mahalla Jumma Masjid Waqf, Villupuram District
Notification No. VI-3(a)/118/2025 dated 17 October 2025 concerns Mandi Mahalla Jumma Masjid Waqf, Registration No. 255/SA, in Villupuram Taluk and District.
Key provisions are:
- The Tamil Nadu Waqf Board exercised its powers under section 65 of the Waqf Act 1995.
- By Resolution Item No. 332/25 in R.C. No. 11650/14/B10/VPM dated 22 August 2025, the Board ordered the takeover of the waqf's management.
- The waqf came under the direct management of the Tamil Nadu Waqf Board from 22 August 2025.
- The Superintendent of Waqfs, Cuddalore was appointed as Executive Officer.
Who may be affected
The notifications directly affect the administrators, office holders and persons dealing with the management of the two named waqfs. A buyer, owner or professional dealing with property belonging to either waqf should identify the authorised management before proceeding, particularly because one scheme was replaced and the Villupuram waqf is now under direct Board management.
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Common questions
Does the earlier scheme for Mahboobpalayam Mosque still apply?
No. The Tamil Nadu Waqf Board cancelled the scheme approved on 9 January 2023 and framed a new scheme through its resolution dated 17 April 2025.
When did the Tamil Nadu Waqf Board take direct control of Mandi Mahalla Jumma Masjid Waqf?
The waqf was placed under the direct management of the Tamil Nadu Waqf Board from 22 August 2025.
Who is the Executive Officer for Mandi Mahalla Jumma Masjid Waqf?
The Superintendent of Waqfs, Cuddalore was appointed as Executive Officer.
Does the Gazette provide the full new scheme for Mahboobpalayam Mosque?
No. The notification states that a new scheme was framed for better administration, but it does not set out the scheme's detailed terms.
