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S.Ramamoorthi v. The Inspector General Of Registration

2026-04-22Honourable Mr Justice Abdul Quddhose4 pages

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 22-04-2026

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR JUSTICE ABDUL QUDDHOSE

1. S.Ramamoorthi Petitioner(s) Vs

1. The Inspector General of Registration No.100, Santhome High Road, Chennai - 600 004.

2.The District Registrar, Thiruvallur.

3.The Sub Registrar Uthukkottai, Tiruvallur District.

4.MR.S.Latchumipathi Respondent(s) PRAYER Directing the 3rd respondent to register the sale deed presented on 26.12.2024 vide receipt no.4916/2024 bearing pending document No.P/UTHUKOTTAI,100/2024 executed in favour of MR.K.Murugan considering the representation dated 04.04.2025. For Petitioner(s):

Mr.S.Mohan For Respondent(s):

Mr.P.Harish Govt.Advocate For R1 to R3 ND/ W-R4 -Pvt

ORDER

This writ petition has been filed to direct the third respondent to register the sale deed dated 26.12.2024 presented by the petitioner for registration.

2. According to the petitioner, the sale deed presented by the petitioner was not registered by the third respondent. It is the petitioner's case that there is no legal impediment for the third respondent to register the sale deed presented by the petitioner for registration. The petitioner categorically contends before this Court that the third respondent does not have the power to adjudicate the title of the property.

3. Admittedly, a protest petition has been filed by the fourth respondent before the third respondent, objecting to the registration of any document pertaining to the property, which is the subject matter of the sale deed presented by the petitioner for registration. When a protest petition has been filed, the objector viz., the fourth respondent will have be put on notice and heard by the third respondent before a final decision is taken as to whether the sale deed presented by the petitioner can be registered or not. However, the third respondent does not have the power to go into the title of the respective parties.

4. For the foregoing reasons, this Court directs the third respondent to take a final decision as to whether the sale deed dated 26.12.2024 presented by the petitioner can be registered or not within a period of four weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.

5. In case, the third respondent decides to refuse registration of the sale deed presented by the petitioner, the third respondent shall pass a speaking

order, after giving due consideration to the contentions of the petitioner as well as the supporting documents produced by the petitioner.

6. Since no adverse orders are passed against the fourth respondent, notice to the fourth respondent is dispensed with by this Court.

7. With the aforesaid directions, this writ petition is disposed of. No Costs.

22-04-2026 Index:Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order Internet:Yes ab To 1.The Inspector General of Registration No.100, Santhome High Road, Chennai - 600 004.

2.The District Registrar, Thiruvallur.

3.The Sub Registrar Uthukkottai, Tiruvallur District.

ABDUL QUDDHOSE J.

ab 22-04-2026