Madras High CourtWP(MD)/13205/2023disposed of

Sankaran v. The Inspector General Of Registration

2023-11-28Honourable Mr Justice G.R.Swaminathan4 pages

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 28.11.2023

CORAM

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

1.The Inspector General of Registration, Office of the Inspector General of Registration, No.120, Santhome High Road, Chennai - 600 028.

2.The District Registrar (Administration), Office of the Registration Department, Tenkasi District, Tenkasi.

3.The Sub Registrar, Sub Registrar Office, Sankarankovil Taluk, Tenkasi District.

... 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 instruct the 3rd respondent to register the Deed 1/4

executed by the petitioner in connection with property comprised in Survey No.209/3A1 to an extent of 14 cents and Survey No.209/1B to an extent of 9 cents, totally 23 cents situated at Railway Feeder Road, Sankarankovil, Tenkasi District, based on the petitioner's representation dated 02.05.2023.

For Petitioner : Mr.P.Krishnasamy For Respondents : Mr.S.RA.Ramachandran, Addl. Government Pleader.

ORDER

Heard both sides.

2.The petitioner is permitted to present the document in question before the third respondent. The third respondent has two options before him. Either to register the document and release it or refuse registration. In the event of refusal to register, the third respondent is bound to issue refusal check slip containing appropriate reasons. 2/4

3.Mandating the third respondent to adopt either one of the course of action, this writ petition is disposed of. No costs. 28.11.2023 NCC : Yes/No Index : Yes / No Internet : Yes/ No ias To:- 1.The Inspector General of Registration, Office of the Inspector General of Registration, No.120, Santhome High Road, Chennai - 600 028.

2.The District Registrar (Administration), Office of the Registration Department, Tenkasi District, Tenkasi.

3.The Sub Registrar, Sub Registrar Office, Sankarankovil Taluk, Tenkasi District.

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G.R.SWAMINATHAN, J.

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