R.Jeyalekshmy v. The Government Of Union Territory Of Puducherry

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IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 16-04-2025

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR JUSTICE N. ANAND VENKATESH R.Jeyalekshmy Petitioner(s) Vs

1. The Government Of Union Territory Of Puducherry Rep By Its Chief Secretary Goubert Avenue, Puducherry-605 001 2.The Tahsildar Oulgaret Taluk, ECR Road, Puducherry-605 008 3.The Sub Registrar Oulgaret, ECR Road, Puducherry-605 008 Respondent(s) PRAYER Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India for issuance of a Writ of Mandamus, to direct the 3rd respondent to receive and register the Rectification Deed dated 29.3.2025 executed by Mrs.Lillan Priya @ Liliance Marie Cecile Priya in favour of the petitioner without insisting on the production of a genuineness certificate from the Revenue Department.

2/5 For Petitioner(s):

Mr.K.Sharath Chandran For Respondent(s):

Mr.A.Tamilvanan Additional Government Pleader

ORDER

This writ petition has been filed for issue of writ of mandamus directing the 3 rd respondent to receive and register the Rectification Deed dated 29.03.2025 executed in favour of the petitioner.

2.Heard Mr.K.Sharath Chandran, learned counsel appearing on behalf of the petitioner and Mr.A.Tamilvanan, learned Additional Government Pleader appearing on behalf of the respondents 1 to 3.

3.The petitioner had earlier filed W.P.No.5310 of 2025 seeking for issuance of patta in the name of the petitioner. This writ petition was allowed by an order dated 19.02.2025. Pursuant to this order, a survey was conducted and an order was passed by the Tahsildar on 14.03.2025. It was found on the field, there was a lesser extent of property than what was mentioned in the Sale Deed. In view of the same, the petitioner took steps for execution of a Rectification Deed and when the Rectification

3/5 Deed dated 29.03.2025 was presented for registration, the same was kept pending and it was not registered. It is under these circumstances, the present writ petition has been filed before this Court.

4.Taking into consideration the facts and circumstances of the case and considering the materials placed before this Court, there shall be a direction to the 3 rd respondent to entertain the Rectification Deed and register the same, if it is otherwise in order.

5.This writ petition is disposed of with the above directions. No Costs. 16-04-2025 Index:Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order Internet:Yes ssr

4/5 To 1.The Chief Secretary Government Of Union Territory Of Puducherry, Goubert Avenue, Puducherry-605 001 2.The Tahsildar Oulgaret Taluk, ECR Road, Puducherry-605 008 3.The Sub Registrar Oulgaret, ECR Road, Puducherry-605 008

5/5 N.ANAND VENKATESH J.

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