Chokkappan v. The Sub-Registrar

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 12.06.2025

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MRS.JUSTICE S.SRIMATHY Chokkappan ... Petitioner vs.

The Sub-Registrar, Kariyapatti, Virudhunagar District. ... Respondent PRAYER : Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying for issuance of a Writ of Certiorarified Mandamus, to call for the records pertaining to the respondent in Refusal Number: RFL/Kariyapatti/3/2025 dated 08.01.2025 and quash the same as illegal, consequently direct the respondent to register the sale deed presented for registration by the petitioner on 08.01.2025 within a time frame.

For Petitioner : Mr. D.Venkatesh For Respondent : Mr.D.Sasikumar Additional Government Pleader 1/4

ORDER

The present Writ Petition has been filed for the issuance of a Writ of Certiorarified Mandamus, to quash the refusal check slip dated 08.01.2025 and consequently direct the respondents to register the sale deed presented for registration by the petitioner on 08.01.2025.

2. The contention of the petitioner is that the larger extent was divided into plots, and the said plots have been sold right from 2001 onwards, for which the petitioner has relied on encumbrance certificate issued from 01.01.1987 to 03.04.2025.

3. On verification, it is seen that more than 18 plots were sold prior to 2016. Even, as per the written instructions, some of the plots were sold prior to 2016. Therefore, the reason stated in the refusal check slip that the plots were sub divided without layout approval cannot be sustained. Hence, the same is rejected. Therefore, the refusal check slip dated 08.01.2025 is quashed. The respondents are directed to register the sale deed within period of four (4) weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.

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4. With the above said direction, this Writ Petition is allowed. There shall be no order as to costs.

12.06.2025 NCC : Yes / No Index : Yes / No Internet : Yes jbr To:

The Sub-Registrar, Kariyapatti, Virudhunagar District.

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S.SRIMATHY , J.

jbr ORDER MADE IN DATED : 12.06.2025 4/4