Date: 2024-01-24Category: Not ApplicableState: Tamil NaduCountry: India
GENERAL NOTIFICATION--TAMIL NADU WAQF BOARD, CHENNAI--Taking over the Khanumiah Pallivasal @ Shah Ali Nuktha Mosque, Odakarai Street, Kandiyaperi, Tirunelveli District (G.S. No. 683/TNV) under Direct Management of Tamil Nadu Waqf Board
**Executive Summary**
This document is the Tamil Nadu Government Gazette, Part VI-Section 3(a), dated January 24, 2024. It includes notifications from State and Central Government cost-recoverable institutions and department heads. Key notifications concern the Tamil Nadu Waqf Board's direct management of a mosque in Tirunelveli District, and an insolvency petition in the Kanyakumari District court scheduled for a hearing on January 29, 2024.
**Key Points / Main Content**
* **Tamil Nadu Waqf Board - General Notification:**
* The Tamil Nadu Waqf Board has taken over the Khanumiah Pallivasal @ Shah Ali Nuktha Mosque, Odakarai Street, Kandiyaperi, Tirunelveli District (G.S. No. 683/TNV) under its Direct Management, effective November 28, 2023, as per Resolution Item No.92/23 dated November 28, 2023, in accordance with Section 65 of the Waqf Act, 1995.
* The Waqf Superintendent, Tirunelveli is appointed as its Executive Officer.
* **Judicial Notification - Insolvency Petitions:**
* An insolvency petition (I.P. No. 2/2022) has been filed in the District Court of Kanniyakumari at Nagercoil by Mr. Sankar, a resident of Kanyakumari Village, Agastheeswaram Taluk, Kanyakumari District.
* The Oriental Insurance Company Ltd, The Thasildar Agastheeswaram Taluk and The District Collector, Kanyakumari District are listed as respondents in the insolvency petition.
* The petition is scheduled for hearing on January 29, 2024.
**Impact Analysis**
* **Tamil Nadu Waqf Board:**
**Impact**
Has gained direct management control over the specified mosque in Tirunelveli District.
**Action Required**
To manage and oversee the mosque effectively through the appointed Executive Officer.
* **Waqf Superintendent, Tirunelveli:**
**Impact**
Now serves as the Executive Officer for the mosque under the direct management of the Tamil Nadu Waqf Board.
**Action Required**
To undertake the responsibilities of Executive Officer for managing the mosque.
* **Mr. Sankar (Petitioner in Insolvency Petition):**
**Impact**
His financial status is under review by the District Court of Kanniyakumari.
**Action Required**
Attend the hearing on January 29, 2024, and present his case before the court.
* **Respondents (The Oriental Insurance Company Ltd, The Thasildar Agastheeswaram Taluk and The District Collector, Kanyakumari District):**
**Impact**
Named as respondents in an insolvency petition filed in the District Court of Kanniyakumari.
**Action Required**
Attend the hearing on January 29, 2024, to respond to the insolvency petition.
Key Entities Referenced
Tamil Nadu Waqf Board: The primary regulatory entity responsible for Waqf properties in Tamil Nadu, featured in the general notification.
Waqf Act, 1995: The legislation under which the Tamil Nadu Waqf Board derives its powers.
Khanumiah Pallivasal @ Shah Ali Nuktha Mosque: The specific religious property in Tirunelveli District being taken under direct management by the Tamil Nadu Waqf Board.
Tirunelveli District: The district where the Khanumiah Pallivasal @ Shah Ali Nuktha Mosque is located, making it the geographical area of impact for the Waqf Board's notification.
Kanyakumari District: Location relevant to insolvency petition.