Thangavel Pandian v. The Inspector General Of Registration

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 08.12.2023

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE G.R.SWAMINATHAN Thangavel Pandian ... Petitioner Vs.

1.The Inspector General of Registration, Office of the Inspector General of Registration, Santhome High Ways Road, Chennai.

2.The District Registrar (Registration), Virudhunagar District, Virudhunagar.

3.The Sub Registrar, Sub Registrar Office, Virudhunagar District.

4.K.Sundarammal 5.Ramalakshmi 6.P.Mariyappan 7.Ramachandran ... Respondents 1/4

Prayer : Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying this Court to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents 2 and 3 to take appropriate action in the light of the petitioner's representation dated 31.08.2023 within a stipulated period as prescribed by this Court.

For Petitioner : Mr.K.Sankar For Respondents : Mr.C.Satheesh Government Advocate for R.1 to R.3

ORDER

Heard the learned counsel appearing for the petitioner and the learned Government Advocate appearing for the official respondents. 2.The petitioner assails registration of 2001 document. 3.The second respondent is directed to keep the petitioner's representation pending till the Larger Bench pronounces its verdict on the scope and applicability of Section 77-A of the Registration Act, 1908. Based on the decision of the Hon'ble Division Bench / Larger Bench, the second respondent will take a call.

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4.This writ petition is disposed of accordingly. There shall be no order as to costs.

08.12.2023 NCC : Yes/No Index : Yes / No Internet : Yes/ No MGA To 1.The Inspector General of Registration, Office of the Inspector General of Registration, Santhome High Ways Road, Chennai.

2.The District Registrar (Registration), Virudhunagar District, Virudhunagar.

3.The Sub Registrar, Sub Registrar Office, Virudhunagar District.

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G.R.SWAMINATHAN, J.

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