P.Jayanthi v. The Sub Registrar

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 01.08.2024

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE G.R.SWAMINATHAN P.Jayanthi ... Petitioner Vs.

The Sub Registrar, Bodi Sub Registrar Office, Bodinayakkanur, Theni District.

... Respondent Prayer : Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying this Court to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondent to act upon on his proceedings in Na.Ka.No.216/2024 dated 15.07.2024 and thereby accept the pending document in P.12 of 2021 and thereafter register and release the same by considering the petitioner's representation dated 16.07.2024 and pass appropriate orders on merits and in accordance with law within the period that may be stipulated by this Court.

For Petitioner : Mr.M.Jerin Mathew For Respondent : Mr.R.Ragavendran, Government Advocate.

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ORDER

Heard both sides.

2.The petitioner is the purchaser of the petition mentioned property. The sale deed was presented for registration. Originally, it was kept as a pending document. Subsequently, it was returned to the petitioner. 3.The petitioner is ready to re-present the same. On such re-presentation, the registering authority will hold an enquiry. The registering authority either should register the document or refuse registration. In the event of refusal of registration, the refusal check slip should contain appropriate reasons. 4.Mandating the registering authority to adopt one of the courses of action as mentioned above and granting liberty to the petitioner to re-present the document, the writ petition is disposed of. No costs. 01.08.2024 NCC : Yes/No Index : Yes / No Internet : Yes/ No ias 2/4

To:- The Sub Registrar, Bodi Sub Registrar Office, Bodinayakkanur, Theni District.

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G.R.SWAMINATHAN, J.

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