**Executive Summary**
This document is the Tamil Nadu Government Gazette, Part VI-Section 3(a), published on March 29, 2017. It contains notifications from the Tamil Nadu Wakf Board regarding the extension of direct management for two Waqfs (religious endowments): Ellaiamman Kovil Street Mosque and Asar Pakkir Thaikkal Waqf, both located in Tanjore District. The orders are effective from February 2017.
**Key Points / Main Content**
* **Tamil Nadu Wakf Board Notifications:**
* The document contains notifications issued by the Tamil Nadu Wakf Board, Chennai.
* These notifications relate to the extension of direct management of specific Waqfs.
* **Ellaiamman Kovil Street Mosque (Alias) Bappu Hakeem Pallivasal, Tanjore District:**
* The period of direct management from 29.05.2013 to 22-02-2017 is ratified.
* The period of direct management is extended for one year from 23-02-2017.
* **Asar Pakkir Thaikkal Waqf, Pattukottai Taluk, Tanjore District:**
* The period of direct management from 03.09.2015 to 26-02-2017 is ratified.
* The period of direct management is extended for one year from 27-02-2017.
* **Authority:**
* The extensions are made in exercise of powers conferred by Section 65 (5) of the Wakf Act, 1995, as amended by Act 27 of 2013.
**Impact Analysis**
**Tamil Nadu Wakf Board:**
* **Impact:** Responsible for overseeing the management of the specified Waqfs directly for an extended period.
* **Action Required:** Continue direct management and administration of Ellaiamman Kovil Street Mosque and Asar Pakkir Thaikkal Waqf, ensuring compliance with the Wakf Act, 1995.
**Ellaiamman Kovil Street Mosque (Alias) Bappu Hakeem Pallivasal and Asar Pakkir Thaikkal Waqf:**
* **Impact:** The governance and operations of these Waqfs will continue under the direct control of the Tamil Nadu Wakf Board for an additional year.
* **Action Required:** Comply with directives and policies set forth by the Tamil Nadu Wakf Board, and cooperate with the Board in the ongoing direct management of the waqf.
Key Entities Referenced
Wakf Act, 1995: Indian law governing Wakf properties, specifically referenced in relation to direct management extensions.
Tamil Nadu Wakf Board: The state-level organization responsible for administering and managing Wakf properties in Tamil Nadu. Primary entity issuing notifications.
Act 27 of 2013: Amendment to the Wakf Act of 1995.
Tanjore District: Location where direct management of Wakfs are extended. Contains the properties listed in the notifications.