Rajamani v. The District Registrar (Admn.)

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 01.08.2024

CORAM

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

1.The District Registrar (Admn.), Registration Department, Tenkasi, Tenkasi District.

2.The Sub Registrar, Melaneelithanallur, 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 1st respondent to pass orders on petitioner's representation dated 28.10.2022 seeking to cancel the fraudulent documents registered on the file of the 2nd respondent, within the time framed by this Court.

For Petitioner : Mr.R.J.Karthick For Respondents : Mr.R.Ragavendran, Government Advocate.

ORDER

Heard the learned counsel on either side.

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2.The petitioner wants the petition mentioned document to be cancelled. The petitioner seeks invocation of power under Section 77-A of the Registration Act, 1908 by the jurisdictional District Registrar. I had taken the view that the said provision cannot operate retrospectively. Since a contra opinion has been rendered by another learned Judge, the matter is presently pending consideration before the Hon'ble Division Bench. 3.The first respondent is directed to keep the petitioner's complaint pending. He shall decide the issue based on the decision of the Hon'ble Division Bench.

4.The writ petition is disposed of accordingly. No costs. 01.08.2024 NCC : Yes/No Index : Yes / No Internet : Yes/ No ias 2/4

To:- 1.The District Registrar (Admn.), Registration Department, Tenkasi, Tenkasi District.

2.The Sub Registrar, Melaneelithanallur, Tenkasi District.

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G.R.SWAMINATHAN, J.

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