BACKWARD CLASSES, MOST BACKWARD CLASSES AND MINORITIES WELFARE DEPARTMENT--Appointment of Persons as Members of Tamil Nadu Waqf Board Under the Unified Waqf Management, Empowerment, Efficiency and Development Act, 1995

**Executive Summary** The document is a notification from the Government of Tamil Nadu, specifically the Backward Classes, Most Backward Classes, and Minorities Welfare Department, dated November 28, 2025. It announces the appointment of members to the Tamil Nadu Waqf Board under the Unified Waqf Management, Empowerment, Efficiency, and Development Act, 1995. The appointments are subject to the outcome of a pending Writ Petition (Civil) No. 276 of 2025 before the Supreme Court of India. **Key Points / Main Content** * **Appointment of Waqf Board Members:** * The Governor of Tamil Nadu appoints individuals as members of the Tamil Nadu Waqf Board. * This is under the powers conferred by the Unified Waqf Management, Empowerment, Efficiency and Development Act, 1995. * Appointments are subject to the outcome of Writ Petition (Civil) No. 276 of 2025 pending before the Supreme Court of India. * **List of Appointed Members and Their Categories:** * Thiru. K. Navaskani, M.P., as Chairperson. * Tmt. Rajathi alias Salma, M.P., as Member of Parliament. * Thiru. P. Abdul Samad, M.L.A., as Member of the State Legislature. * Thiru. Ghulam Mohammed Mehdi Khan as Eminent scholar of Islamic theology. * Tmt. A. Mahariba Parvin as Elected member from the Municipality/Panchayat. * Tmt. A.S. Fathima Muzaffer with Professional experience in social work. * Dr. A. Subair Khan with Professional experience in social work. * Tmt. S. Naseem as Additional Secretary of the State Government dealing with the waqf matters, ex-officio. **Impact Analysis** **Tamil Nadu Waqf Board Members** * **Impact:** New members are appointed to the board. * **Action Required:** To assume their responsibilities and duties as members. **Government of Tamil Nadu (Backward Classes, Most Backward Classes and Minorities Welfare Department)** * **Impact:** Responsible for the administration of Waqf Board as per the Unified Waqf Management, Empowerment, Efficiency and Development Act, 1995. * **Action Required:** Ensure all appointed members are notified of their duties and responsibilities. **Supreme Court of India** * **Impact:** The notification of appointment is subject to the outcome of Writ Petition (Civil) No.276 of 2025. * **Action Required:** To proceed with the Writ Petition and its connected matters.

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