M.B.Kaushik Ram v. Inspector General Of Registration

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED : 11-07-2023

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE S.M.SUBRAMANIAM M.B.Kaushik Ram ... Petitioner Vs.

1.Inspector General of Registration, 100, Santhome High Road, Chennai-600 028.

2.The Sub Registrar Office T.Nagar, Anna Salai Road, Nandanam, Chennai-600 035.

3.District Registrar Office, Tod Hunter Nagar, Nandanam, Chennai-600 035.

... Respondents Prayer: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India for issuance of a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents to complete the registration of the Sale Agreement, which is initiated on 25.05.2023 and

followed by the Sale Deed registration.

For Petitioner : Ms.A.R.Subbulakshmi for M/s.Lakshmi Raja and Associates.

For Respondents : Mr.G.Krishna Raja, Additional Government Pleader.

O R D E R

The relief sought for in the present writ petition is to direct the respondents to complete the registration of the Sale Agreement, which is initiated on 25.05.2023 and followed by the Sale Deed registration.

2. The petitioner presented a Sale Agreement for registration. The said document was returned on the ground that the petitioner has not furnished the original title document or Non-Transferable Certificate.

3. The learned Additional Government Pleader, appearing on behalf of the respondents, based on the written instructions submitted that the petitioner has to produce the original title document or NonTransferable Certificate if the original document is not available.

4. The learned counsel for the petitioner states that the certified copy of the title documents are available, if so the Sub Registrar can verify the certified copy of the title document and ascertain its genuinity and thereafter proceed with the registration if the presentation of the document is otherwise in accordance with the procedures contemplated.

5. This being the factum, the respondents are directed to accept the certified copy of the title document, if produced by the petitioner and after verification of the same, the respondents shall proceed with the process of registration by following the procedures as contemplated.

6. With the above directions, the present writ petition stands allowed. However, there shall be no order as to costs. 11-07-2023 Index : Yes/No Internet: Yes/No Speaking order/Non-Speaking order Svn

To 1.Inspector General of Registration, 100, Santhome High Road, Chennai-600 028.

2.The Sub Registrar Office T.Nagar, Anna Salai Road, Nandanam, Chennai-600 035.

3.District Registrar Office, Tod Hunter Nagar, Nandanam, Chennai-600 035.

S.M.SUBRAMANIAM, J.

Svn WP 16588 of 2023 11-07-2023