Waqf Board’s Power to Appoint Mutawallis Dispute Settled by Full Bench: Madras High Court
The Madras High Court has clarified an important question concerning the appointment of Mutawallis in waqfs governed by an existing deed, court decree, judicial order or scheme of management. A Full Bench held that the Tamil Nadu Waqf Board cannot use its general powers under Section 32 of the Waqf Act, 1995 to appoint a Mutawalli where the specific situation is governed by Section 66 of the same Act. Full…
