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K.C.Jayakumar v. The Inspector General Of Registration

2024-09-02Honourable Mr Justice S. Sounthar5 pages

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED : 02.09.2024

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE S.SOUNTHAR W.P No.25273 of 2024 K.C.Jayakumar

...Petitioner

Vs.

1. The Inspector General of Registration, Registration Department, Santhome High Road, Santhome, Mylapore, Chennai 600 004.

2. The District Collector, Chengalput District, Chengalpet.

3. The Deputy Inspector General of Registration, Registration Department (Guideline), Santhome High Road, Santhome, Mylapore, Chennai 600 004.

4. The District Registrar, Registration Department, Chengalpet.

5.The Sub-Registrar, Registration Department, Tiruporur, Chengalpet District.

...Respondents

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Prayer: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India for issuance of a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents 1 to 3 to take action to fix the correct guideline value for the land in S.No.189/2 extent 71 cents situated at Pudupakkam Village, Vandalur Taluk, Chengalpet District by considering the representation dated 22.07.2024 within time to be stipulated by this Court.

For Petitioner : Mr.R.Chandrasekaran For Respondents : Mr.M.Shahjahan for R1 to R5 Special Government Pleader

O R D E R

The petitioner herein seeks a direction to the respondents 1 to 3 to take action to fix the correct guideline value for the land in S.No.189/2 with an extent of 71 cents situated at Pudupakkam Village, Vandalur Taluk, Chengalpet District, by considering his representation dated 22.07.2024.

2. According to the petitioner, he is the owner of the land in S.No.189/2 Pudupakkam Village, Vandalur Taluk, Chengalpet District. The guideline value in and around the locality for 1 Acre is fixed at 2/5

Rs.1,37,50,000/-. However, in respect of the above mentioned land, the guideline value is fixed as Rs.880/- per square feet. Aggrieved by the same, the petitioner submitted a representation on 22.07.2024 before the fourth respondent seeking fixation of guideline value by taking into consideration the guideline value of the land situated in and around the above mentioned property. The said representation has not been considered. Therefore, the petitioner is before this Court.

3. Mr.M.Shahjahan, learned Special Government Pleader, who takes notice for the respondents 1 to 5, would submit that the representation of the petitioner will be considered on its own merits, within a time frame fixed by this Court.

4. In view of the same, without going into the merits of the claim made by the petitioner, this Court is inclined to issue a direction to the fourth respondent to consider the representation of the petitioner dated 22.07.2024 and pass final orders, on its own merits, in accordance with law, within a period of 8 weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. 3/5

5. With the above direction, this Writ Petition is disposed of. No costs.

02.09.2024 Index : Yes/No Internet : Yes/No Speaking Order/Non-Speaking Order dna To

1. The Inspector General of Registration, Registration Department, Santhome High Road, Santhome, Mylapore, Chennai 600 004.

2. The District Collector, Chengalput District, Chengalpet.

3. The Deputy Inspector General of Registration, Registration Department (Guideline), Santhome High Road, Santhome, Mylapore, Chennai 600 004.

4. The District Registrar, Registration Department, Chengalpet.

5.The Sub-Registrar, Registration Department, Tiruporur, Chengalpet District.

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S.SOUNTHAR , J.

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