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Daniel Raja v. The Inspector General Of Registration

2024-03-04Honourable Mr Justice G.R.Swaminathan4 pages

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 04.03.2024

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE G.R.SWAMINATHAN Daniel Raja ... Petitioner Vs.

1.The Inspector General of Registration, O/o. The Inspector General of Registration, 100, Santhome High Road, Foreshore Estate, Chennai - 600 028.

2.The District Registrar, Madurai, Madurai District.

3.The Sub Registrar, Usilampatti Registration Office, Madurai, Madurai District.

4.Malayandi ... Respondents Prayer : Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying this Court to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the first 1/4

respondent to cancel the registration of Deed vide Document no. 612/2009 dated 02.03.2009 executed by the fourth respondent on the file of the third respondent based on the petitioner's representation dated 03.02.2024 within the time limit that may be stipulated by this Court. For Petitioner : Mr.R.Amarnath For Respondents : Mr.S.Shanmugavel Additional Government Pleader for R.1 to R.3

ORDER

Heard the learned counsel appearing for the writ petitioner and the learned Additional Government Pleader appearing for the official respondents.

2. The petitioner wants action to be taken under Section 77-A of the Registration Act, 1908 in respect of the petition mentioned document.

3. The Inspector General of Registration had issued circular dated 29.09.2023 directing the District Registrars not to hold any enquiry or pass any order under Section 77-A of the Registration Act, 1908 till the issue is resolved by the Hon'ble Larger Bench. The petitioner has to 2/4

necessarily await the same. The second respondent will take a call in the matter based on the decision of the Hon'ble Larger Bench.

4. This writ petition is disposed of accordingly. There shall be no order as to costs.

04.03.2024 NCC : Yes/No Index : Yes / No Internet : Yes/ No MGA To 1.The Inspector General of Registration, O/o. The Inspector General of Registration, 100, Santhome High Road, Foreshore Estate, Chennai - 600 028.

2.The District Registrar, Madurai, Madurai District.

3.The Sub Registrar, Usilampatti Registration Office, Madurai, Madurai District.

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G.R.SWAMINATHAN, J.

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