N.Amaravathi v. The District Revenue Officer

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED : 08.05.2025

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE G. ARUL MURUGAN W.P.No.16442 of 2025 N.Amaravathi ... Petitioner Vs.

1.

The District Revenue Officer, Office of District Collectorate, Chengalpet - 603 001.

The Sub-Registrar, Office of Sub-Registrar, Thirukalukundram, Chengalpet - 603 109.

... Respondents Prayer: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of Constitution of India, seeking for an issuance of writ of mandamus, directing the 2nd respondent to register the settlement deed dated 17.04.2025 on its presentation by petitioner at the office of the 2nd respondent in respect of property in the nature of farming land situated at Door No.72A, Kunnutur Village, comprised in Punjai Survey No.1/37, in ad measuring an extent of 0.45 cents including 21 trees located within the Sub-Registration District of Thirukalukundram and the Registration District of Chengalpattu within the period fixed by this Court.

For Petitioner : Mr.M.Ganesan For Respondents : Mr.U.Bharanidharan Special Government Pleader

ORDER

The writ petition is filed seeking to register the Settlement Deed dated 17.04.2025 in respect of property situate at Door No.72A, Kunnutur Village, comprised in Survey No.1/37, ad measuring to an extent of 0.45 cents including 21 trees located within the Sub-Registration District of Thirukalukundram and Registration District of Chengalpattu. Mr.M.Ganesan, the learned Counsel appearing on behalf of the petitioner would submit that even though the Settlement Deed was presented for registration, the respondents have neither entertained the same nor refused registration by issuing a proper check slip. 3.

Mr.U.Bharanidharan, the learned Special Government Pleader, who takes notice for the respondents, would submit that if the petitioner presents the Settlement Deed, the same will be considered and if it is in order, it will be registered or it will be returned with a proper check slip.

4.

In view of the submission of the learned Special Government Pleader, the petitioner is directed to present the Settlement Deed for registration and the respondents shall register the same, if it is in order, otherwise, the same shall be returned with appropriate check slip citing out the reasons for return.

With the above direction, the Writ Petition stands disposed of. No costs.

08.05.2025 veda Index:Yes/No Speaking order/Non-speaking order To 1.

The District Revenue Officer, Office of District Collectorate, Chengalpet - 603 001.

The Sub-Registrar, Office of Sub-Registrar, Thirukalukundram, Chengalpet - 603 109.

G.ARUL MURUGAN., J.

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