THE HON’BLE SRI JUSTICE L.NARASIMHA REDDY WRIT PETITION No.8292 of 2009 ORDER: The petitioner submitted a petition under Section 70 of the Wakf Act, 1995 (for short ‘the Act’) in September, 2007, alleging certain irregularities in the administration of Wakf, by name Maqbera Abdul Haq, situated at Boats Club, Secunderabad. The second respondent is said to be the present Muthawali. The grievance of the petitioner is that though more than one and half years have elapsed, no action has been taken on his petition. The petitioner has also issued a reminder on 16.04.2008. Heard the learned counsel for the petitioner and the learned Standing Counsel for the first respondent. Section 70 of the Act provides for filing of application, by any person interested in a Wakf, supported by an affidavit to institute an inquiry relating to the administration of the Wakf. On examination of the application, if the Board is satisfied that there are reasonable grounds for causing inquiry, necessary steps shall be taken in accordance with Section 71 of the Act. The petitioner alleged certain irregularities in the administration of the Wakf, referred to above. In case, the first respondent was not satisfied about the allegations made therein, an order ought to have been passed informing the petitioner about the result of the examination of his petition. Secondly, if the first respondent wanted any further information from the petitioner, the same ought to have been procured. There cannot be any justification to keep the matter pending without any response. Hence, the writ petition is disposed of, directing the first respondent to take necessary action on the petition filed by the petitioner in September, 2007 in relation to the affairs of the Wakf- Maqbera Abdul Haq, situated at Boats Club, Secunderabad, within a period of three (3) months from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. There shall be no order as to costs. _____________________ L.NARASIMHA REDDY,J Dt:22.04.2009 kdl