Arjunan v. The Inspector General Of Registration

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 01.04.2024

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE G.R.SWAMINATHAN Arjunan ... Petitioner Vs.

1.The Inspector General of Registration, No.100, Santhome High Road, Chennai - 28.

2.The District Registrar (Administration), Trichy District.

3.The Sub Registrar, Manapparai Sub Registrar's Office, Manapparai, Trichy District.

4.Seerammal 5.Thangaraj ... Respondents Prayer : Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying this Court to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the 2nd Respondent to conduct enquiry under 77-A of Registration Act, 1908 and cancel the settlement deed in Doc.No.8104/2022 dated 21.11.2022 on the basis of the petitioner's representation dated 25.02.2024. 1/4

For Petitioner : Mr.K.Arunraj For Respondents : Mr.T.Villavankothai, Addl. Government Pleader for R1 to R3.

ORDER

Heard the learned counsel for the writ petitioner and the learned Additional Government Pleader for the respondents 1 to 3. 2.The petitioner invokes Section 77-A of the Registration Act, 1908 for cancelling the petition mentioned document. The Inspector General of Registration has issued circular for directing the authorities to keep the enquiry under the aforesaid provision on hold till the Hon'ble Larger Bench decides the issue. The petitioner's complaint will be kept pending. The second respondent will take a call based on the decision to be rendered by the Hon'ble Larger Bench.

3.This writ petition is disposed of accordingly. No costs. 01.04.2024 NCC : Yes/No Index : Yes / No Internet : Yes/ No ias 2/4

To:- 1.The Inspector General of Registration, No.100, Santhome High Road, Chennai - 28.

2.The District Registrar (Administration), Trichy District.

3.The Sub Registrar, Manapparai Sub Registrar's Office, Manapparai, Trichy District.

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G.R.SWAMINATHAN, J.

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