K.S.Rangasamy v. The Sub Registrar
Case brief
What is this about?
In a writ petition under Article 226 the High Court of Madras directed the Sub Registrar to conduct an enquiry upon objections raised by a religious institution regarding a pending sale deed registration and to pass orders within four weeks. The Court held that under Section 22(A) of the Registration Act, the authority must enquire and afford an opportunity of hearing before refusing registration.
What did the court decide?
Directed respondent to conduct enquiry after issuing notice to objectors and petitioner, provide opportunity of hearing, and pass orders to register the sale deed within four weeks.