V.Gopalasami v. The Inspector General of
Case brief
What is this about?
The High Court in writ petition challenged a fraudulent settlement deed and sought mandamus for prosecution against respondents. The court closed the petition upon filing of counter affidavit and execution of a cancellation deed accepted by the Registrar.
What did the court decide?
Petition closed; no costs awarded.
What the court decided
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IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS
DATED : 16.07.2018
CORAM
THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE T.RAJA
W.P.No.31270 of 2015 and
M.P.No.1 of 2015
V.Gopalasami .. Petitioner Vs. 1.The Inspector General of Registration, 100, Santhome High Road, Chennai – 600 028. 2.The District Registrar, Chennai South, (Administration), No.9, Jenis Road, Saidapet, Chennai – 600 015. 3.The Sub Registrar, Pammal Sub Registrar Office, Chennai – 600 044. 4.Latha Udhayakumar 5.K.Udhayakumar .. Respondents
Petition under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying for the issue of a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents 1 to 3 to conduct an enquiry and initiate prosecution against the respondents 4 & 5 and their associates under Section2 81 to 83 of the Registration Act, 1908 for the creation of a fraudulent Settlement Deed dated 10.04.2015 (Doc.No.2802/2015) in respect of the house site Nos.2 & 3 measuring 2000 sq.ft., each comprised in New S.No.3/1A2B and 3/1A2C respectively located in Gerugambakkam Village, Sriperumbudur Taluk, Kanchipuram District by considering the petitioner's representation dated 09.09.2015.
For Petitioner : Mr.N.Manokaran For Respondents : Mr.T.M.Pappiah, Special Government Pleader (R1 to R3) Ms.G.Sukumari (R4 & R5)
Issues for consideration
1 issue framed by the court
Whether the Writ Petition seeking mandamus for enquiry and prosecution regarding a fraudulent settlement deed should be disposed of in light of the settlement between parties.
Parties & counsel
- petitioner
V. Gopalasami
- respondent
The Inspector General of Registration
- respondent
The District Registrar, Chennai South
- respondent
The Sub Registrar, Pammal
- respondent
Latha Udhayakumar
- respondent
Case details
As recorded by the court registry
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