Madras High CourtWP(MD)/8244/2024disposed of

Muthusamy .K v. The Inspector Of General Of Registration

2024-07-02Honourable Mr Justice G.R.Swaminathan4 pages

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 02.07.2024

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE G.R.SWAMINATHAN K.Muthusamy ... Petitioner Vs.

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

2.The Deputy Inspector General of Registration, Registration Department, Thirumohur Road, Othakkadai, Madurai.

3.The District Registrar (Administration), Registration Department, Collectorate Campus, Dindigul.

... Respondents Prayer : Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying this Court to issue a Writ of Mandamus, to consider the representation of the petitioner dated 18.08.2022 given in person as well as the representation dated 23.03.2024 through post and conduct enquiry with respect to the fraudulent transaction committed in their ancestral property in Survey No.399 1/4

Poombarai Village, Kodaikonal Taluk, Dindigul District within the time as framed by this Court.

For Petitioner : Mr.K.Muthu Ganesa Pandian For Respondents : Mrs.D.Farjana Ghoushia, Spl. Government Pleader.

ORDER

Heard the learned counsel for the petitioner and the learned Special Government Pleader for the respondents.

2.The petitioner wants the petition mentioned documents to be cancelled. The petitioner seeks invocation of power under Section 77-A of the Registration Act, 1908 by the jurisdictional District Registrar. I had taken the view that the said provision cannot operate retrospectively. Since a contra opinion has been rendered by another learned Judge, the matter is presently pending consideration before the Hon'ble Division Bench. 3.The third respondent is directed to keep the petitioner's complaint pending. He shall decide the issue based on the decision of the Hon'ble Division Bench.

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4.The writ petition is disposed of accordingly. No costs. 02.07.2024 NCC : Yes/No Index : Yes / No Internet : Yes/ No ias To:- 1.The Inspector of General of Registration, Registration Department, No.100, Santhome High Road, Chennai - 600 028.

2.The Deputy Inspector General of Registration, Registration Department, Thirumohur Road, Othakkadai, Madurai.

3.The District Registrar (Administration), Registration Department, Collectorate Campus, Dindigul.

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G.R.SWAMINATHAN, J.

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