Balaji @ M.K. Venkatesan v. The District Registrar

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 01.07.2024

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE G.R.SWAMINATHAN Balaji @ M.K.Venkatesan ... Petitioner Vs.

1.The District Registrar, Trichy District, Trichy.

2.The Sub Registrar, Lalgudi, Trichy District.

3.Sambath 4.Pramila ... Respondents Prayer: Writ petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents 1 and 2 not to register any deeds or transaction without the petitioner's knowledge in respect of the property in Survey No. 134/5A, to an extent of 5356 Sq.ft and the Plot Nos.11, 13 and 15 in Survey No. 134/5A to an extent of 10555 sq.ft., situated at Madakudi Village, Pallividai, Lalgudi Taluk, Trichy District, by considering the petitioner's representation dated 29.05.2024.

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For Petitioner : Ms.R.Yamuna For Respondents : Mr.B.Saravanan Additional Government Pleader for R.1 & R.2

ORDER

Heard the learned counsel appearing for the petitioner and the learned Additional Government Pleader appearing for the respondents 1 and 2.

2.The grievance of the petitioner is that after receiving a substantial sale consideration from him, the private respondents are not coming forward to sell the property in his favour. In this background, the petitioner filed this writ petition for restraining the registering authority from entertaining any document at the instance of the private respondents.

3.In my view, the petitioner ought not to have invoked the writ jurisdiction. He must file a suit for specific performance. 2/4

4.Granting such liberty to the petitioner, this writ petition is dismissed. There shall be no order as to costs. 01.07.2024 NCC : Yes / No Index : Yes / No Internet : Yes / No MGA To 1.The District Registrar, Trichy District, Trichy.

2.The Sub Registrar, Lalgudi, Trichy District.

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G.R.SWAMINATHAN,J.

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