Date: 2025-10-22Category: Not ApplicableState: Tamil NaduCountry: India
TAMIL NADU WAQF BOARD CHENNAI - 600 001--GENERAL NOTIFICATIONS--Framing of New Scheme in Respect of Mahboobpalayam Mosque (G.S.No.390/MDU), Thirumangalam Taluk, Madurai District--Taking over Mandi Mahalla Jumma Masjid Waqf (Reg.No.255/SA), Villupuram Taluk and District under Direct Management of Tamil Nadu Waqf Board
**Executive Summary**
The Tamil Nadu Government Gazette, dated October 22, 2025, publishes notifications from cost recoverable institutions of State and Central Governments and notifications by heads of departments. It includes notifications regarding the framing of a new scheme for the Mahboobpalayam Mosque and the taking over of the Mandi Mahalla Jumma Masjid Waqf under direct management of the Tamil Nadu Waqf Board. Both orders are dated October 17th, 2025.
**Key Points / Main Content**
* **Mahboobpalayam Mosque Notification:**
* The Tamil Nadu Waqf Board has cancelled the existing scheme for the Mahboobpalayam Mosque (G.S.No.390/MDU) in Thirumangalam Taluk, Madurai District.
* A new scheme has been framed for the waqf to improve its administration.
* **Mandi Mahalla Jumma Masjid Waqf Notification:**
* The Tamil Nadu Waqf Board has ordered the taking over of the Mandi Mahalla Jumma Masjid Waqf (Reg. No.255/SA) in Villupuram Taluk and District.
* The waqf will be under the direct management of the Tamil Nadu Waqf Board from August 22, 2025.
* The Superintendent of Waqfs, Cuddalore, is appointed as its Executive Officer.
**Impact Analysis**
**Mahboobpalayam Mosque (G.S.No.390/MDU) Stakeholders**
* **Impact:** The stakeholders, likely including mosque administrators and the local community, are impacted by the change in the administrative scheme and need to be aware of the revised management structure.
* **Action Required:** The stakeholders need to familiarize themselves with the new scheme and comply with its provisions for the administration of the waqf.
**Mandi Mahalla Jumma Masjid Waqf (Reg. No.255/SA) Stakeholders**
* **Impact:** Current management and stakeholders are impacted by the transfer of management control to the Tamil Nadu Waqf Board.
* **Action Required:** Current management needs to transfer control to the Tamil Nadu Waqf Board. The Superintendent of Waqfs, Cuddalore, needs to assume the role of Executive Officer. Stakeholders need to direct all administration with the Tamil Nadu Waqf Board.
Key Entities Referenced
Waqf Act 1995: The governing law referenced for exercising powers related to Waqf administration in Tamil Nadu.
Tamil Nadu Waqf Board: The key regulatory body responsible for managing and overseeing Waqf properties in Tamil Nadu, under whose authority the notifications are issued.
Mahboobpalayam Mosque: The Waqf property in Thirumangalam Taluk, Madurai District, subject to a new scheme framed by the Tamil Nadu Waqf Board.
Mandi Mahalla Jumma Masjid Waqf: The Waqf property in Villupuram Taluk and District, being taken over under direct management of the Tamil Nadu Waqf Board.
Chennai: Location of the Tamil Nadu Waqf Board, signifying the origin of the notifications. (May include broader applicability to Tamil Nadu)