Tamil Nadu Government Gazette, Part VI, Section 3(a), No. 8 (8 VI 3 a v3)
The Tamil Nadu Wakf Board issued Notification Nos. VI-3(a)/77/2013 to VI-3(a)/81/2013 on 18 February 2013 and 20 February 2013, published in the Tamil Nadu Government Gazette on 27 February 2013. The notifications extend direct management of two wakfs and place three other wakfs under the direct control of the Tamil Nadu Wakf Board for specified periods.
What the notifications do
The Tamil Nadu Wakf Board notifications concern the management of five named wakfs in Cuddalore District, Tiruvallur District, Chennai and Tanjore. They either extend an existing period of direct management or transfer management to the direct control of the Tamil Nadu Wakf Board.
The notifications deal with management arrangements. They do not state that ownership of any property is transferred.
Extensions of direct management
The Tamil Nadu Wakf Board extended direct management for two wakfs:
- Notification No. VI-3(a)/77/2013, dated 18 February 2013, records Resolution Item No. 81/12 dated 29 November 2012. It extends direct management of Lalkhan Pallivasal Wakf, Chidambaram Taluk, Cuddalore District, up to 28 November 2013.
- Notification No. VI-3(a)/79/2013, dated 18 February 2013, records Resolution Item No. 73/12 dated 29 November 2012. It extends direct management of Diwan Sahib Burial Ground Wakf, Ice House, Triplicane, Chennai, up to 28 November 2014.
Wakfs taken under direct control
The Tamil Nadu Wakf Board placed three wakfs under its direct control under Section 65 of the Wakf Act 1995:
- Notification No. VI-3(a)/78/2013, dated 18 February 2013, places Anjumane Mohammadia Wakf, Villivakkam, Tiruvallur District, under direct control for two years from the date of the Board's order. The Wakf Inspector, Tiruvallur, is appointed Executive Officer.
- Notification No. VI-3(a)/80/2013, dated 20 February 2013, places Syed Buransha Thaikal Wakf, Tanjore, under direct control for one year from the date of the Board's orders. The Superintendent of Wakf, Tanjore, is appointed Executive Officer.
- Notification No. VI-3(a)/81/2013, dated 20 February 2013, places Ellaiamman Kovil Street Mosque, also known as Bappu Hakeem Pallivasal, Tanjore, under direct control for six months from the date of the Board's orders. The Superintendent of Wakf, Tanjore, is appointed Executive Officer.
Who may be affected
The Tamil Nadu Wakf Board notifications are relevant to the administrators, office holders and persons dealing with the five named wakfs. During the stated periods, management rests directly with the Tamil Nadu Wakf Board through the appointed officers where specified.
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Common questions
Does this Gazette notification transfer ownership of the wakf properties?
The notifications address direct management and control. They do not state that ownership of the properties is transferred.
Who manages Anjumane Mohammadia Wakf during the notified period?
The Tamil Nadu Wakf Board takes direct control for two years from the date of the Board's order, with the Wakf Inspector, Tiruvallur, appointed as Executive Officer.
How long was direct management of Diwan Sahib Burial Ground Wakf extended?
Notification No. VI-3(a)/79/2013 extends direct management up to 28 November 2014.
Which Tanjore wakfs were taken under direct control?
The Tamil Nadu Wakf Board took direct control of Syed Buransha Thaikal Wakf and Ellaiamman Kovil Street Mosque, also known as Bappu Hakeem Pallivasal.
