(1.) The question, which requires consideration in the present writ petition is as to whether the Chairperson of the U.P. Sunni Central Board of Waqf, U.P. hereinafter called as the 'Board', which is elected by the nominated and elected members of the Board, can function, only as long he enjoys the confidence of the members, who have elected him, or can be subjected to power of amotion under the Common Law, in the absence of any statutory provision in the Waqf Act, 1995.
(2.) Before replying to the aforesaid question, it would be relevant to deal with the factual matrix as set out in the writ petition.
(3.) On 22-4-1999, Government of U.P. issued a notification constituting the 'Board' The 'Board' consists of thirteen members, out of which seven members were elected from various constituencies and six are nominated. On 22-7-1999, Mr. Amir Alam Khan, the petitioner was elected as the Chairperson of the Board by the elected and nominated members of the Board. On 17-1-2000, the members of the Board expressing no-confidence against the Chairperson ceased all his powers, which were earlier delegated to him. The meeting was attended by seven members of the Board, who put up their signature on the said motion, which was forwarded to the Secretary, Minority Welfare and Waqf, Vidhan Sabha Marg, Lucknow demanding that the Chairperson be restrained from discharging the powers delegated to him by the Board on 11-8-1999.