Madras High CourtWP/29424/2022disposed of

R.Pradeep Kumar v. The Inspector General Of Registration

2026-03-11Honourable Mr Justice Krishnan Ramasamy6 pages

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 11-03-2026

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR JUSTICE KRISHNAN RAMASAMY AND WMP NO. 28761 OF 2022

1. R.Pradeep Kumar rep. by his father and Power of Attorney R.Radhakrishnan, S/o.V.raja, Villa No.307, Pacifica Aurum Village, Padur, OMR Road, (Near JPR SRR Engineering College), Chennai-603 103.

2. H.Naveen Chandran s/o.Selvaraj, Villa No.193, Pacifica Aurum Villas, Pudur, OMR,

3. S.Porselvi, rep. by her husband and Power of attorney K.S.haribabu, S/o.Krishnamoorthy, Villa No.341, Pacifica Aurum Villas, Padur, OMR Road, (near JPR SRR Engineering College), Chennai-603 103.

Petitioner(s) Vs

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

2.The Registrar of Societies, No.10, Kancheepuram High Road, Chengalpet Bazar, Opposite to St.

Joseph School, Chengalpet-603 002.

3.M/s.Sylvanus Builders and Developers Ltd., rep. by its Director, Sanjil Ramesh Chandhani, Pacifica Aurum marketing Office, Padur, Omar Road, 4.M/s.Aurum Villa Residents Association (AVRA) rep. by its Secretary, aurum Township, Pacifica Aurum marketing Office, Omar Road, ( Near SRR Engineering College), Padur, Chennai-603 103.

5.Aurum Villa Owners Association (AVOA) rep. by its Secretary, Villa No.325, Aurum Villas, Pacifica Aurum Boulevard, OMR Road (Rajiv Gandhi Salai), (Near SRR Engineering Colelge) Padu, Chennai-603 103.

Respondent(s) PRAYER Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying to issue a Writ of Mandamus, Directing the 1st and the 2nd respondent to cancel the registration of the 4th respondent and to issue an order to refund the misappropriated funds collected in the name of Advance Maintenance Charges for two years to the tune of approximately Rs.1.50 crores to the 5th respondent (Aurum Villa Owners Association (AVOA) during the period from July 2018 to Dec 2020 subject to the audit report For Petitioner(s):

Mr.T.Raghavan For Respondent(s):

Mr.P.Harish, GA for R1& 2 No appearance for R3 & 4

ORDER

This writ petition has been filed to direct the 1st & 2nd respondent to cancel the registration of the 4th respondent and to issue an order to refund the misappropriated funds collected in the name of Advance Maintenance Charges for two years to the tune of approximately Rs.1.50 crores to the 5th respondent (Aurum Villa Owners Association (AVOA) during the period from July 2018 to Dec 2020 subject to the audit report.

2. When this matter was taken up for hearing, the learned counsel for the petitioner would submit that though he had sought for larger relief in this petition, he had restricted his relief to the extent to request this Court to direct the 2nd respondent to dispose of the representation dated 08.07.2021 filed by the petitioner. Hence, he requests this Court to pass appropriate orders.

3. In reply, the learned counsel appearing for the respondent would submit that the petitioner's representation will be disposed of within time limit fixed by this Court.

4. Heard the learned counsel for the petitioner and the respondent and also perused the materials available on record.

5. In the case on hand, it was submitted by the learned counsel for the petitioner that now the petitioner has restricted his relief and requested this Court to issue a direction to the respondents to dispose of the petitioner's representation, since it will be sufficient to meet out the case of the petitioner.

6. In view of the above, since the representation was made as early as in the year 2021, the petitioner is directed to file a fresh representation before the respondents. In such case, the 2nd respondent is directed to consider and dispose of the same, on merits and in accordance with law, within a period of 8 weeks from the date of receipt of said representation.

7. With the above directions, this writ petition is disposed of. No cost. Consequently, the connected miscellaneous petitions are also closed. 11-03-2026 nsa Index:Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order Internet:Yes

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

2.The Registrar of Societies, No.10, Kancheepuram High Road, Chengalpet Bazar, Opposite to St.

Joseph School, Chengalpet-603 002.

KRISHNAN RAMASAMY J.

11-03-2026