Madras High CourtWP(MD)/17463/2026disposed of

A. Arunachalam v. The District Registrar

2026-06-24Honourable Mr Justice D.Bharatha Chakravarthy6 pages

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT Dated: 24.06.2026

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR JUSTICE D.BHARATHA CHAKRAVARTHY A.Arunachalam ... Petitioner Vs.

1.The District Registrar, Department of Registration, O/o.District Registrar Tenkasi, Tenkasi District.

2.The Sub-Registrar, O/o.Sub Registrar, Kalugumalai, Thoothukudi District.

3.The Tahsildar, Taluk Office, Thiruvengadam Taluk, Tenkasi District.

...Respondents

Writ Petition is filed under article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the second respondent to register the Rectification Deed dated 08.05.2026 presented by the petitioner.

For Petitioner :Mr.K.Mondela Anand For Respondents :Mr.P.Rajagopalan Government Standing Counsel

ORDER

The writ petition has been filed seeking the issuance of a writ of mandamus directing the respondents to register the rectification deed dated 08.05.2026 presented by the petitioner.

2. The learned counsel for the petitioner would submit that when there is an error in the survey number and without any change as to the boundaries and extent, the rectification deed is presented for registration and the same has not been entertained by the second respondent and kept pending.

3. The petitioner was orally informed that the survey number sought to be rectified as Survey No. 114/4 is not available in the Guideline Value Register and that no guideline value has been assigned to the said survey number. Therefore, the Sub-Registrar is refusing to entertain the document for registration.

4. As a matter of fact, the petitioner pleads that in the revenue records, subsequently the same has been updated and the survey number 114/4 is very much available. Without updating their records in the District Registrar's Office, the document is not entertained.

5. Per Contra, the learned Government Standing Counsel appearing on behalf of the respondents submitted that, despite obtaining an appointment after oral discussion, the petitioner has not presented the document and the document is only in the hands of the petitioner.

6. I have considered the rival submission made on either side and produced the material records of the case.

7. Since it is stated that the revenue records have been updated and the survey number 114/4 is very much available and is shown as a patta land in the revenue records the petitioner's grievance can very well be resolved by the following order:-

(i) The petitioner can present the documents before the second respondent, within a period of three weeks from the date of web copy of the order. Additionally, the computer generated printouts of the digitized revenue records with reference to the subdivision can also be presented before the Sub-Register.

(ii) The Sub-Registrar, upon satisfying himself as to the correctness of the survey number, including whether the land is a patta land or Government interest land, shall submit a report to the District Registrar for inclusion of the petitioner's survey number in the Guideline Value Register. Based on such report and the enquiry conducted into the relevant facts, the Guideline Value Register may be updated, following which the rectification deed may be registered. If, upon enquiry, the Sub-Registrar finds that the facts stated by the petitioner are incorrect, the document shall nevertheless be received and processed, and appropriate orders shall be passed in accordance with law.

8. With the above directions, the writ petition stands disposed of. No costs.

24.06.2026 NCC:Yes/No am To 1.The District Registrar, Department of Registration, Tenkasi District.

2.The Sub-Registrar, Thoothukudi District.

3.The Tahsildar, Taluk Office,Thiruvengadam Taluk, Tenkasi District.

D.BHARATHA CHAKRAVARTHY, J.

24.06.2026