Tamil Nadu Government Gazette No. 6, Part VI Section 3(a), 12 February 2014
The Government of Tamil Nadu published Tamil Nadu Government Gazette No. 6, Part VI Section 3(a), dated 12 February 2014, containing Tamil Nadu Wakf Board notifications No. VI-3(a)/16/2014 and No. VI-3(a)/17/2014, and a judicial insolvency notice from the Court of the Subordinate Judge of Tiruchengode. The notifications frame an administrative scheme for Sungam Pallivasal Wakf in Madurai, place Jamia Masjid Wakf in Koonimedu under direct Tamil Nadu Wakf Board management for one year, and give notice of an insolvency petition.
What the Gazette contains
The Government of Tamil Nadu published Tamil Nadu Government Gazette No. 6, Part VI Section 3(a), on 12 February 2014. It contains two notifications issued by the Tamil Nadu Wakf Board, Chennai, and an insolvency notice issued by the Court of the Subordinate Judge of Tiruchengode.
The Gazette does not announce a general change to land ownership or property rules. Its Wakf notifications concern the administration of two named Wakfs, while the court notice concerns specifically listed petitioners and creditors.
Sungam Pallivasal Wakf, Madurai
Tamil Nadu Wakf Board notification No. VI-3(a)/16/2014, under reference Rc. No. 17133/04/B8/MDU, records that:
- The Tamil Nadu Wakf Board exercised powers under Section 69 of the Wakf Act 1995.
- By resolution under item No. 67/13, dated 19 November 2013, the Board framed a scheme for Sungam Pallivasal Wakf in Madurai Town and District.
- The stated purpose of the scheme is better administration of the Wakf.
- The notification was signed by the Chief Executive Officer of the Tamil Nadu Wakf Board on 5 February 2014.
The source does not provide the detailed terms of the administrative scheme.
Jamia Masjid Wakf, Koonimedu
Tamil Nadu Wakf Board notification No. VI-3(a)/17/2014, under reference Rc. No. 17549/13/B4/Villupuram, records that:
- The Tamil Nadu Wakf Board acted under Section 65 of the Wakf Act 1995, as amended by Act 27 of 2013.
- By resolution under item No. 158/13, dated 30 December 2013, the Board ordered direct management of Jamia Masjid Wakf at Koonimedu, Tindivanam, Villupuram District.
- Direct management was ordered for one year from the date of the Board's order.
- The Wakf Inspector, Villupuram, was to serve as Executive Officer.
Insolvency proceeding
The Court of the Subordinate Judge of Tiruchengode issued a notice in I.P. No. 14 of 2013 concerning R. Thennarasu and Tmt. Sathaya Priya and 18 listed respondents or creditors. The notice states that an insolvency petition had been filed under Section 9 of the Provincial Insolvency Act and was posted to 7 March 2014.
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Common questions
Does this Gazette change property rules across Tamil Nadu?
No general property rule change is stated. The Gazette contains administrative decisions concerning two named Wakfs and a notice concerning a specific insolvency petition.
What happened to Sungam Pallivasal Wakf in Madurai?
The Tamil Nadu Wakf Board framed a scheme for better administration of Sungam Pallivasal Wakf through resolution item No. 67/13, dated 19 November 2013. The Gazette does not set out the scheme's detailed terms.
How long was Jamia Masjid Wakf placed under direct management?
The Tamil Nadu Wakf Board ordered direct management for one year from the date of the Board's order. The Wakf Inspector, Villupuram, was appointed as Executive Officer.
Who is directly affected by the insolvency notice?
The notice concerns R. Thennarasu, Tmt. Sathaya Priya and the 18 respondents or creditors listed in I.P. No. 14 of 2013 before the Court of the Subordinate Judge of Tiruchengode.
