M.Mohamed Iqbal, v. the Inspector General of
Case brief
What is this about?
Petitioner sought cancellation of a sale deed executed on defective title by a deceased person. As representations regarding the title were still pending before the respondents, the court directed the District Registrar to dispose of them via a reasoned order within six weeks after an initial review.
What did the court decide?
Writ of Mandamus not issued. Directions issued to District Registrar to dispose of pending representations within six weeks by passing a reasoned order.
What the court decided
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BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT
DATED: 01.07.2016
CORAM
THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE M.VENUGOPAL
Writ Petition (MD). No.10088 of 2016
M.Mohammed Iqbal
... Petitioner
Vs.
1.The Inspector General of Registration Department, Registration Department, 100, Santhome High Road, Chennai-28.
2.The District Registrar, Thanjavur Registration District, Thanjavur.
3.The Sub-Registrar, Ayyampettai Sub-Registrar Office, Ayyampettai, Thanjavur District.
4.Mumthaj ... Respondents
Issues for consideration
2 issues framed by the court
Whether the writ petition for cancellation of a sale deed based on defective title and pending representations warrants issuance of a writ or direction to the authorities to dispose of the representat
Whether the District Registrar is directed to consider pending representations and pass a reasoned order on merits within a specified time.
Parties & counsel
- petitioner
M. Mohammed Iqbal
- respondent
The Inspector General of Registration Department
- respondent
The District Registrar, Thanjavur
- respondent
The Sub-Registrar, Ayyampettai
- respondent
Mumthaj
Case details
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