A.Nesam v. The Sub Registrar

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 30.10.2025

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE G.R.SWAMINATHAN A.Nesam ... Petitioner Vs.

The Sub Registrar, Thiruvattar Sub Registrar Office, Thiruvattar, Kanniyakumari 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 respondents to register the petitioner's document of Judgment and Decree dated 18.07.1996 in O.S.No.820 of 1991 on the file of the Additional District Munsif Court, Padmanathapuram, within a stipulated period as framed by this Court.

For Petitioner : Mr.K.Sathiya Singh For Respondent : Mr.S.Shanmugavel Additional Government Pleader 1/4

ORDER

Heard both sides.

2.If the petitioner presents the certified copy of the petition mentioned decree before the respondent and also complies with the other usual formalities, the same shall be registered. It is well settled that the time period stipulated in Section 23 of the Registration Act, 1908 is not applicable to the registration of the Court's decree. 3.This Writ Petition is disposed of accordingly. No costs. 30.10.2025 NCC : Yes/No Index : Yes / No Internet : Yes/ No MGA To The Sub Registrar, Thiruvattar Sub Registrar Office, Thiruvattar, Kanniyakumari District.

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Copy to The Additional District Munsif Court, Padmanathapuram.

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G.R.SWAMINATHAN, J.

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