Madras High CourtWP Crl./926/2025disposed of

N.Shanthi @ Md.Shamshad v. The Inspector Of Police,

2025-09-24Honourable Mr Justice N. Sathish Kumar5 pages

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 24-09-2025

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR JUSTICE N. SATHISH KUMAR N.Shanthi @ Md.Shamshad Appellant(s) Vs

1. The Inspector of Police, Thiruvottriyur Police Station, Thiruvottriyur, Chennai-600 019.

2.The Commissioner of Police, Greater Chennai, E.V.R.Periyar Road, Vepery, Chennai-600 007.

Respondent(s) PRAYER To direct the 1st and 2nd respondent to issue missing certificates for the documents that have been misplaced on 10.02.2025, during his transit from his residence to Thirutottiyur Court namely 1.Simple Mortgage Deed Vide Document No.1153 of 1968 duly registered on the file of the SRO, Tiruvottiyur. 2.Partition Deed Vide Document No.234 of 1970 duly registered on the file of

the SRO, Thiruvottiyur. 3.Settlement Deed No.392 of 1971 duly registered on the file of the SRO, Thiruvottiyur.

For Appellant(s):

Mr.Ashokkumar D.

For Respondent:

Mr.R.Vinothraja, Govt. Advocate (Crl. Side)

ORDER

The petitioner seeks a direction to the respondent Police to give non traceable certificate in view of missing of certain original documents.

2. it is the case of the petitioner that he has misplaced certain documents relating to his property. Hence, he lodged a complaint to the respondent police seeking non traceable certificate.

3. It is relevant to note that such non traceable certificate are required only for transaction before the Registering authority. Now a circular has been issued by the Inspector General of Registration in letter No.44420/C1/2024, dated 28.04.2025, wherein it is clearly held that Rule 55-A of the Registration Rules was struck down by the Supreme Court. It is further held that the Registration Officers shall not insist for production of original previous

documents or non-traceable certificate from the Police Department or encumbrance certificate and other revenue details from the registrants.

4. In view of the above circular, non-traceable certificate from the Police is not at all required. Accordingly, this petition is disposed of. 24-09-2025 pvs Index:Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order Internet:Yes

To 1.The Inspector of Police, Thiruvottriyur Police Station, Thiruvottriyur, Chennai-600 019.

2.The Commissioner of Police, Greater Chennai, E.V.R.Periyar Road, Vepery, Chennai-600 007.

N.SATHISH KUMAR J.

pvs 24-09-2025