R.Nithin Bharath v. The District Registrar

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED :12.08.2024

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE S.SOUNTHAR W.P No.22819 of 2024 and W.M.P.No.24861 of 2024 Mr.R.Nithin Bharath

...Petitioner

Vs.

1.The District Registrar (Administration) Salem West, Office of the District Registrar, Salem.

2.The Sub-Registrar Magudanchavadi Sub-Registrar Office Magudanchavadi Sankari Taluk, Salem District 3.M.Brammamoorthy ..Respondents PRAYER: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India for issuance of a Writ of Mandamus, directing the 1st respondent to dispose the representation of the petitioner dated 20.06.2024 seeking to cancel the Document No.4287 of 2024 presented on 03.04.2024 and registered on 15.06.2024 on the 2nd respondent.

For Petitioner : Mr.S.Krishnasamy 1/4

For Respondents 1 & 2 : Mr.A.Selvendran Special Government Pleader

O R D E R

The petitioner herein seeks a direction to 1st respondent to consider his representation dated 20.06.2024 seeking cancellation of document under Section 77-A of Registration Act.

2. This Court, in the case of M.Kathirvel Vs The Inspector General of Registration in W.P.Nos.10291 of 2022 and batch, struck down Section 77-A of the Registration Act and hence, the representation submitted by the petitioner cannot be considered. Accordingly, the writ petition stands dismissed.

3. It is open to the petitioner to work out his remedy by moving the Civil Court. Consequently, the connected miscellaneous petition is closed. No costs. 12.08.2024 Index : Yes/No Internet : Yes/No Speaking Order/Non-Speaking Order 2/4

nr To 1.The District Registrar (Administration) Salem West, Office of the District Registrar, Salem.

2.The Sub-Registrar Magudanchavadi Sub-Registrar Office Magudanchavadi Sankari Taluk, Salem District 3/4

S.SOUNTHAR , J.

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