This order in WP(C) 8288/2016 directed the Government of NCT Delhi to compute the stamp duty on a General Power of Attorney within two weeks and communicate it to the petitioners, disposing of the writ petition with exceptions.
The respondent to compute the stamp duty within two weeks and communicate the same to the petitioners.
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SANJAY DUBEY & ANR ..... Petitioners Through: Mr. Sanjay Dubey, Advocate
versus
GOVT. OF NCT DELHI ..... Respondent Through: Ms. Meenakshi Midha, ASC with Ms. Ensha Chhabra, Advocate
CORAM:
HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE SANJEEV SACHDEVA
O R D E R % 05.10.2016
CM No.34296/2016
Allowed, subject to just exceptions.
The application stands disposed of.
WP(C) No.8288/2016
The petitioners seek a direction to the respondent to determine the stamp duty, in terms of the order dated 20.06.2016 passed by the Registrar/District Magistrate on the General Power of Attorney (‘GPA’) submitted by the petitioners for registration.
It is contended that the Sub-Registrar, by order dated 11.12.2015, had refused registration of the said document and directed the petitioners to produce a document of conveyance. It is contended that the petitioners are not in a position to produce the document of
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conveyance and the document submitted i.e. ‘GPA’ is to be assessed in accordance with the rules.
It is contended that the Registrar/District Magistrate, by order dated 20.06.2016, had directed the Sub-Registrar to comply with the Guidelines dated 12.11.2014, deeming the said GPA to be a conveyance and to assess the stamp duty thereon in accordance with the said regulation. It is contended that the Sub-Registrar, till date, has not computed the stamp duty payable.
Issue Notice. Learned counsel for the respondent accepts notice and submits that the Sub-Registrar shall compute the stamp duty within a period of two weeks and communicate the same to the petitioners.
In view of the above, the writ petition is disposed of, directing the respondent to compute the stamp duty in accordance with the rules within a period of two weeks and communicate the same to the petitioners.
A copy of this order be given dasti under the signature of the Court Master.
SANJEEV SACHDEVA, J
OCTOBER 05, 2016 tp
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1 issue framed by the court
Whether the respondent is to be directed to compute the stamp duty on the General Power of Attorney within a specified time.
Sanjay Dubey
Govt. Of Nct Delhi
Sanjeev Sachdeva
As recorded by the court registry
A petition under Article 226 of the Constitution asking a High Court to issue a writ against the State or a public authority in a civil matter.
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