V.Nishath v. Inspector General Of Registration
IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS
DATED 03.02.2025
CORAM
THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE N. ANAND VENKATESH W.P.No.3280 of 2025 Mrs.V.Nishath ..Petitioner Vs.
1. Inspector General of Registration, No.100, Santhome High Road, Pattinapakkam, Chennai - 600 028
2. The District Registrar, Thiruppathur District, Fourth Floor, Collector Office, Tiruppathur - 635 601
3. The Sub Registrar, Registration Office, Cutchery Road, Vaniyambadi - 635 751 Tiruppathur District.
... Respondents Prayer : Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India for issuance of a Writ of Mandamus directing the 1st respondent to consider the representation of the petitioner dated 11.01.2025 and pass an order directing the respondent to proceed towards subsequent registrations on the basis of certified 1/4
copies of the title deed No.1700/1996 dated 19.07.1996 belongs to the petitioner in property situated in Vaniyambai, Vaniyambadi Taluk, Vellore District comprised in New T.S.No.12/1 to an extent of 1110 Sq.ft for following the rulings dated 27.09.2024 made by Division Bench of this Court in WA No.1160 of 2024 within a time frame fixed by this Court. For Petitioner : Mr.S.Deivasigamani For Respondents : Mr.M.Shahjahan Special Government Pleader for R1 to R3
O R D E R
This writ petition has been filed for the issue of writ of Mandamus directing the respondents to consider the representation made by the petitioner on 11.01.2025 and to direct the 3rd respondent to entertain and register the document without insisting for the original title document. 2.
Heard Mr.S.Deivasigamani, learned counsel for the petitioner and Mr.M.Shahjahan, learned Special Government Pleader for respondents 1 to 3. 3.
In the considered view of this Court, the petitioner has sought for a blanket relief and on the presumption that the document will not be entertained if the original title document is not presented. Such blanket orders cannot be 2/4
passed by this Court. Insofar as the production of original title document is concerned, the same is governed under Rule 55A of the Tamil Nadu Registration Rules [hereinafter referred to as the "Registration Rules"]. If the original title deed is not available, the petitioner has to satisfy the requirement under third proviso to Rule 55A of the Registration Rules. If the same is done, the registering authority will entertain the document in line with various judgements that have been given by this Court. Except giving this clarity, no further orders can be passed in this writ petition.
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This writ petition is disposed of in the above terms. No costs. 03.02.2025 Internet : Yes/No Index : Yes/No Speaking Order / Non Speaking Order rka N. ANAND VENKATESH, J.
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To
1. Inspector General of Registration, No.100, Santhome High Road, Pattinapakkam, Chennai - 600 028
2. The District Registrar, Thiruppathur District, Fourth Floor, Collector Office, Tiruppathur - 635 601
3. The Sub Registrar, Registration Office, Cutchery Road, Vaniyambadi - 635 751 Tiruppathur District.
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