Madras High CourtWP(MD)/311/2022disposed of

Ganapathi.A v. The Inspector General Of Registration

2022-01-10Honourable Mr Justice C.V. Karthikeyan3 pages

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 10.01.2022

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE C.V.KARTHIKEYAN A.Ganapathi ... Petitioner vs.

1.The Inspector General of Registration, Office of the Inspector General of Registration, No.100, Santhome High Road, Chennai.

2.The District Registrar, (Registration), Office of the District Registrar, Tirunelveli.

3.The District Registrar (Registration), Office of the District Registrar, Palayamkottai, 4.The Sub-Registrar, Office of the Sub-Registrar, Kayatharu, ... Respondents PRAYER: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India for issuance of Writ of Mandamus, directing the third respondent to complete the enquiry proceedings, dated 11.10.2021 in Oo.Mu.No.6915/E4/2021 and cancel the sale deed dated 03.08.1993 in Document No.983/1993 registered before the fourth respondent by considering the petitioner's representation, dated 07.10.2021 within the time stipulated by this Court.

For Petitioner : Mr.T.Thirumurugan For Respondents : Mr.N.Satheeshkumar Additional Government Pleader

O R D E R

Let me not delve deeply into the facts of the case, but restrict myself to addressing the relief sought, namely, a direction to the third respondent/District Registrar (Registration), 1/3

Palayamkottai in Tirunelveli District, to complete the enquiry proceedings which commenced on 11.10.2021 in Oo.Mu.No.6915/E4/2021. 2.Heard Mr.T.Thirumurugan, learned counsel for the petitioner and also Mr.N.Satheeshkumar, learned Additional Government Pleader, who had taken notice on behalf of the respondents. 3.The petitioner had also given a representation on 07.10.2021. I restricting myself to issuing a mandamus directing the third respondent to proceed with the enquiry in manner known to law, which implies that notices will have to be issued to all the contesting parties, hear them, give opportunity and thereafter pass necessary orders. A direction is given that such procedure should be commenced, should be proceeded with and should be completed on or before 30.04.2022.

4.With the above observations, the Writ Petition stands disposed of. No costs.

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To 1.The Inspector General of Registration, Office of the Inspector General of Registration, No.100, Santhome High Road, Chennai.

2.The District Registrar, (Registration), Office of the District Registrar, Tirunelveli.

3.The District Registrar (Registration), Office of the District Registrar, Palayamkottai, 2/3

4.The Sub-Registrar, Office of the Sub-Registrar, Kayatharu, +1 CC to M/s.SPL GP ( SR-1283[F] dated 11/01/2022 ) 10.01.2022 RD(25.01.2022) 3P 6C 3/3