M.Thrivikraman v. The Inspector General Of Registration

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED : 24.10.2018

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE R.MAHADEVAN W.P.No.27838 of 2018 M.Thrivikaraman rep by his Power of Attorney S.Murali .. Petitioner Vs

1. The Inspector General of Registration, No.100, Santhome High Road, Foreshore Estate, Chennai - 600 028.

2. The Sub-Registrar, Pallavaram, 2nd Main Road, New Colony, Chromper, Chennai - 600 044.

.. Respondents Prayer: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents to return the excess amount of Rs.9,000/- unlawfully collected towards registration charges, within a time frame as may be fixed by this Court. For Petitioner : Mr.Sampathkumar For Respondents : Mr.T.M.Pappiah, Special Government pleader

ORDER

By consent of both parties, the writ petition is taken up for final disposal at the admission stage itself. 2.The petitioner has come up with this writ petition seeking a direction to the respondents to return the excess amount of Rs.9,000/- unlawfully collected towards registration charges, within a time frame.

3.According to the learned counsel for the petitioner, the petitioner has submitted a representation dated 20.03.2018 claiming the relief as prayed in this writ petition, but, the same is yet to be disposed of by the respondents. However, the learned counsel submitted that since the parties involved in the https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/

execution of documents are nothing but father and son, it would suffice, if the said representation made by the petitioner is directed to be considered by the respondents, on merits. 4.Mr.T.M.Pappiah, learned Special Government Pleader taking notice for the respondents, submitted that the case of the petitioner would be considered on merits.

5.Considering the facts and circumstances of the case and having regard to the submissions made by the learned counsel on either side, this Court directs the respondents to consider the petitioner's representation dated 20.03.2018 and pass appropriate orders, on merits and in accordance with law, after affording due opportunity of hearing to the petitioner as well as any of the interested parties, within a period of four weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. 6.Accordingly, this writ petition stands disposed of. No costs.

Sd/- Assistant Registrar(CO) //True copy// Sub Assistant Registrar vga To

1. The Inspector General of Registration, No.100, Santhome High Road, Foreshore Estate, Chennai - 600 028.

2. The Sub-Registrar, Pallavaram, 2nd Main Road, New Colony, Chromper, Chennai - 600 044.

+1cc to Mr.Sampathkumar & Associates, Advocate SR.No.72805 +1cc to Government Pleader SR.No.73490 W.P.No.27838 of 2018 RJ(CO) GMY(09/11/2018) https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/