Madras High CourtWP(MD)/10918/2021disposed of

Kasthuri.T v. The Deputy Inspector General (Registration)

2023-10-18Honourable Mr Justice N. Anand Venkatesh4 pages

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 18.10.2023

CORAM

THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE N.ANAND VENKATESH T.Kasthuri ... Petitioner Vs

1. The Deputy Inspector General (Registration), Deputy Inspector General (Registration) Office, Johns School Backside, Palayamkottai, Tirunelveli.

2. S.Nambirajan

3. N.Ramalakshmi ... Respondents Prayer: Writ Petition is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying for issuance of a Writ of Mandamus, directing the 1st respondent to dispose the Appeal pending before him in Na.Ka.No. 1366/Tha.Pi/2021, dated 25.03.2021, which is filed by the petitioner against the order of District Registrar (Administration) Registration, Tirunelveli passed in Na.Ka.No.2086/E2/2020, dated 29.01.2021 within the stipulated time that may be fixed by this Court. 1/4

For Petitioner : Mr.K.Abiya For Respondents : Mr.B.Saravanan (R1) Additional Government Pleader

O R D E R

This Writ Petition has been filed for the issue of writ of mandamus, directing the first respondent to dispose of the appeal pending in Na.Ka.No.1366/Tha.Pi/2021, dated 25.03.2021, within the time frame fixed by this Court.

2.Heard the learned counsel for the petitioner and the learned Additional Government Pleader for the first respondent. 3.The petitioner had made a complaint before the District Registrar seeking for cancellation of the disputed documents. The District Registrar, through order, dated 23.01.2021 had rejected the application filed by the petitioner. Aggrieved by the same, the petitioner filed an appeal and the same was taken on file in Na.Ka.No. 1366/Tha.Pi/2021. Since no order was passed, the present writ petition has been filed.

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4.Taking into consideration the facts and circumstances of the case and the limited relief sought for by the petitioner, there shall be a direction to the first respondent to dispose of the appeal, after giving opportunity to the petitioner and the third respondent, on its own merits and in accordance with law, within a period of three months from the date of receipt of copy of this order.

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

18.10.2023 NCC : Yes/No Internet : Yes/No Index : Yes/No PNM To The Deputy Inspector General (Registration), Deputy Inspector General (Registration) Office, Johns School Backside, Palayamkottai, Tirunelveli.

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N.ANAND VENKATESH, J.

PNM ORDER IN 18.10.2023 4/4