Madras High CourtWP/21046/2026disposed of

P.Rani Prabha v. The Sub Registrar

2026-06-10Honourable Mr Justice Krishnan Ramasamy5 pages

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 10-06-2026

CORAM

THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE KRISHNAN RAMASAMY P.Rani Prabha ..Petitioner Vs

1. The Sub Registrar, Sub Registrar Office, 35 West Car Street, Cidambaram 608 001, Cuddalore District.

2. The District Registrar.

Sub Registrar Office.

35, West Car Street, Cidambaram 608 001, Cuddalore District.

3. The Additional Inspector General of Registration, 100, Santhome High Road, Chennai-600 028.

4. The Commercial Tax Officer, Cidambaram Assessment Circle I, Integrated Commercial Taxes Building, Cidambaram-608 001, Cuddalore District.

..Respondents Prayer: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying for a writ of mandamus, directing the 1st respondent to consider and dispose of the petitioner's representation dated 15.12.2025.

For Petitioner:

Mr.G.Prabaharan For Respondents:

Mr.M.Roshan Atiq, Government's Counsel for R1 to R3

ORDER

This Writ Petition has been filed to direct the 1st respondent to consider the petitioner's representation dated 15.12.2025.

2. The learned Counsel for the petitioner would submit that the petitioner is the absolute owner of the subject property bearing Door 30/25A, Ward No. 6, Block No. 7, Town Survey No. 557, measuring an extent of 1991 square feet, situated at IlamaiyaakinarKoil Street, Chidambaram Town. He would further submit that the petitioner purchased the subject property from one B.Abirami vide a registered Sale Deed dated 29.11.2004 registered as Document No.13219 of 2004. While applying for a home loan, the petitioner discovered that the 4th respondent had illegally attached the property on 25.03.2021 without prior notice, over alleged sales tax arrears due from a third party named Cinna Annamalai, who holds no right or interest in the property. Aggrieved by the same, the petitioner submitted a representation dated 15.12.2025 to respondents 1 to 3 requesting the removal of the said attachment. However, the said representation has not been considered to date. Hence, this writ petition.

3. Mr.M.Roshan Atiq, learned Government's Counsel accepts notice on

behalf of the respondents 1 to 3 and submitted that the petitioner's representation dated 15.12.2025 will be considered within a period of eight weeks.

4. Heard the learned counsel on either side and perused the materials available on record.

5. Considering the limited relief sought by the learned counsel for the petitioner, this Court without expressing any opinion on the merits of the case, directs the first respondent to dispose of the petitioner's representation dated 15.12.2025, after issuing due notice to the petitioner as well as aggrieved parties, if any, on merits and in accordance with law, within a period of eight (8) weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.

6. With the above direction, this writ petition stands disposed of. No costs.

10-06-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order VM

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