Augustin.A v. The District Registrar

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 01.03.2024

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE G.R.SWAMINATHAN A.Augustin ... Petitioner Vs.

1.The District Registrar, Marthandam, Kanyakumari District.

2.The Sub Registrar, Thiruvattar, Kanyakumari District.

3.The Sub Registrar, Verkelambi, Kanyakumari District.

4.A.Francis 5.Suseela 6.Anburaj 7.M.Aruldoss 8.A.Maria Karthirinal 9.Yesudoss 10.Chelladurai ... Respondents 1/4

Prayer : Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying this Court to issue a Writ of Mandamus, to direct the 1st respondent to consider the petitioner's representation dated 07.02.2023 and conduct enquiry by following proceeding in No. 626/J/2023 dated 07.03.2023 within time frame fixed by this Court.

For Petitioner : Mr.V.Sukumar For Respondents : Mr.C.Satheesh Government Advocate (Crl.side) for R1 to R3

ORDER

Heard the learned counsel appearing for the petitioner and the learned Government Advocate appearing for R1 to R3. Issuance of notice to R4 to R10 is dispensed with.

2. The petitioner seeks cancellation of the petition mentioned document. Obviously, the petitioner is invoking Section 77A of the Registration Act. The said complaint shall be kept pending by the first respondent. The first respondent will take a call in the matter based on the decision to be rendered by the Larger Bench on the scope and applicability of Section 77A of the Registration Act.

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3. The Writ Petition is disposed of accordingly. No costs. 01.03.2024 Index : Yes / No Internet : Yes/ No rmi To 1.The District Registrar, Marthandam, Kanyakumari District.

2.The Sub Registrar, Thiruvattar, Kanyakumari District.

3.The Sub Registrar, Verkelambi, Kanyakumari District.

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G.R.SWAMINATHAN, J.

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