Madras High CourtWP(MD)/280/2025disposed of

S.Arumugachamy v. The Sub Registrar

2025-01-07Honourable Mr Justice G.K. Ilanthiraiyan5 pages

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 07.01.2025

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE G.K.ILANTHIRAIYAN S.Arumugachamy ... Petitioner /Vs/ The Sub-Registrar, O/o.Sub Registrar, Sattur Taluk, Virudhunagar District.

... Respondent P RAYER : Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondent to delete the entry in the Encumbrance certificate of the petitioner's property in S.No.80/4 of Kathaalampatti Village, Sattur Taluk, Virudhunagar District by considering the petitioner's representation dated 18.12.2024. For Petitioner : Mr.C..Arumugam For Respondent : Mr.M.Sarangan Additional Government Pleader 1/5

ORDER

This writ petition has been filed for a direction, respondent to delete the entry in the Encumbrance certificate of the petitioner's property in S.No.80/4 of Kathaalampatti Village, Sattur Taluk, Virudhunagar District 2.Heard the learned counsel appearing on either side and perused the materials placed before this Court.

3. In respect of the same property, PACL of India Limited had collected the deposits from various investors and failed to repay the said amount, finally it was reached upto the Hon'ble Supreme Court of India. By order, dated 2.2.2016 the Hon'ble Supreme Court of India appointed a committee headed by the justice Lodha to sell the properties belonging to the PACL India Limited. Subsequently, the Lodha committee had appointed the District Judge to identify the properties belonging to the company. Therefore, the petitioner ought to have approach the District Judge, who is appointed by the Lodha Committee to deal with this issue. 2/5

4. In view of the above, the petitioner is at liberty to approach the District Judge, who is appointed by the Lodha Committee to rectify the mistakes in the encumbrance certificate and the entries in respect of the subject property, within a period of two weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.

5. With the above direction, the writ petition stands disposed of. No costs.

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TO:- The Sub-Registrar, O/o.Sub Registrar, Sattur Taluk, Virudhunagar District.

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G.K.ILANTHIRAIYAN , J.

am Order made in Dated:

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