THE HON’BLE SRI JUSTICE L.NARASIMHA REDDY WRIT PETITION No.4923 of 2009 ORDER: The petitioner emerged as a highest bidder for collecting the licence fee for various services and offerings at Dargah Hazrath Syed Saadullah Hussaini situated at Bada Pahad, Jalalpur Village, Warni Mandal, Nizamabad District. The said Dargah is now under the direct control of the A.P. Wakf Board. The period of licence in favour of the petitioner was between 16.03.2008 and 17.03.2009 for a sum of Rs.95,51,000/-. In anticipation of the expiry of the term, the Wakf Board issued notice, dated 06.03.2008, inviting tenders. The petitioner states that though he emerged as the highest bidder, substantial number of establishments were not handed over by the date the licence commenced. He submitted a representation seeking extension of licence by four months and the same was rejected by the first respondent, through proceedings, dated 07.03.2009. It is in this context that this writ petition is filed seeking appropriate relief. The respondents filed a counter-affidavit, denying the allegations of the petitioner. It is stated that the petitioner is still due certain amount and that he has been handed over the entire establishments within time. Heard the learned counsel for the petitioner and the learned Standing Counsel for the respondents. It is a matter of record that the petitioner emerged as the highest bidder for the grant of licence for the period between 16.03.2008 to 17.03.2009. The petitioner admits that substantial establishments of the Dargah were handed over to him on 18.03.2008 itself. It is, however, stated that three kirana shops, one hotel and two flower shops were not handed over till 08.07.2008. Even according to the estimate of the petitioner, the loss sustained by him on account of delayed handing over of the establishments is about Rs.4,00,000/-. It is, no doubt, true that the interference of this Court in the matters of this nature is very limited. Strictly speaking, the petitioner has to approach the Civil Court or the A.P. Wakf Tribunal to work out his remedies. While the petitioner asserts that he deposited the entire amount of Rs.95,51,000/-, including adjustment of certain amount, totalling Rs.2,50,000/-, the Wakf Board states that the petitioner is due the said amount. This Court is of the view that the controversy can be resolved by granting marginal extension to the petitioner, so that the deficiency on the account of delayed handing over of the establishments is taken care of. Therefore, writ petition is dismissed, impugned notice is upheld and the auction that is held in pursuance of the said notice shall remain unaffected. However, the handing over of the establishments by the petitioner is extended up to 31.03.2009. The petitioner shall clear the entire arrears before that date. The adjustment claimed by the petitioner shall be verified by the Wakf Board and necessary communication in this regard shall be given. _____________________ L.NARASIMHA REDDY,J Dt:18.03.2009 kdl