L.Dhandapani v. The Sub -Registrar

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

Dated : 09.01.2025

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE Ms. JUSTICE P.T. ASHA L.Dhandapani ....

Petitioner Vs The Sub-Registrar, O/O.The Sub Registrar, Thirukalukundram.

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Respondent Prayer: Writ Petition is filed under Article 226 to issue a Writ of Certiorarified Mandamus calling for the records of the respondent vide impugned refusal No. RFL/Thirukalukundram/45/2024 dated 20.12.2024 and quash the same and further direct the respondent to register and return the settlement deed vide pending document No.TP/204515143/2024 dated 20.12.2024 presented by the petitioner.

For Petitioner :

Mr.M.Rajasekar For Respondent :

Ms.C.Meera Arumugam Additional Government Pleader

ORDER

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This Writ Petition is filed to quash the impugned Refusal Check Slip No. RFL/Thirukalukundram/45/2024 dated 20.12.2024 and to consequently direct the respondent to register the settlement deed dated 20.12.2024 presented by the petitioner, without insisting on the production of the original parent document.

2. A Refusal Check Slip has been issued directing the petitioner to produce the original parent document.

3. In the light of the Judgement passed by this Court in Ramayee - Vs - The Sub Registrar and others - (2020 (6) CTC 697), the impugned order cannot be sustained and is liable to be quashed.

4. Accordingly, the impugned Refusal Check Slip No. RFL/Thirukalukundram/45/2024 dated 20.12.2024 is hereby quashed. The respondent is directed to register the settlement deed dated 20.12.2024 within a period of two (2) weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.

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5. With the above direction, this writ petition stands allowed. No costs.

09.01.2025 Index : Yes/No Internet : Yes/No Lpp To The Sub-Registrar, O/O.The Sub Registrar, Thirukalukundram.

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