K.Mohan v. The Inspector General Of Registration

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 23.12.2020 CORAM :

The HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE M.DURAISWAMY W.P.No.19826 of 2020 K. Mohan ... Petitioner vs.

1. The Inspector General of Registration, Registration Department, Kamarajar Salai, Chennai - 600 005.

2. The District Registrar, District Registrar Office, Thiruvanthipuram, Cheyyar.

3. The Sub Registrar, Sub Registrar Office, Thiruvanthipuram, Cheyyar.

... Respondents Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents to consider petitioner's representation dated 14.07.2020.

For Petitioner : Mr. J. Arul Prakasam For Respondents: Mr. P.P. Purushothaman, Government Advocate

O R D E R

The petitioner has filed the above Writ Petition to issue a Writ of Mandamus directing the respondents to consider petitioner's representation dated 14.07.2020. 2.

In the representation dated 14.07.2020, the petitioner is seeking to cancel the two registered documents.

3. It is settled position that the respondentsRegistration Department, has no jurisdiction to cancel any registered documents after the withdrawal of Circular No.67 on 08.11.2017. In these circumstances, the prayer sought for in the Writ Petition cannot be granted. Accordingly the Writ Petition is dismissed. However, it is open to the petitioner to challenge the registered documents before the competent Civil Court in accordance with law. No costs. Sd/- Assistant Registrar (CS-III) //True Copy// Sub Assistant Registrar https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/

Rj To

1. The Inspector General of Registration, Registration Department, Kamarajar Salai, Chennai - 600 005.

2. The District Registrar, District Registrar Office, Thiruvanthipuram, Cheyyar.

3. The Sub Registrar, Sub Registrar Office, Thiruvanthipuram, Cheyyar.

+1cc to the Government Pleader, S.R.No. 43029 W.P.No.19826 of 2020 UM(CO) GN(19/01/2021) https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/