Petitioner sought return of document retained for stamp duty deficit. Court directed authorities to proceed legally; petitioner advised to pay duty or protest as Writ Court cannot assist in this procedural matter.
Petition disposed of with directions to authorities to proceed legally; petitioner to pay duty or protest.
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W.P.(MD).No.1181 of 2014
BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT
DATED : 23.11.2021
CORAM
THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE C.V.KARTHIKEYAN
W.P.(MD).No.1181 of 2014
Aines Mery
... Petitioner
Vs.
The Sub-Registrar, Manapparai Taluk, Trichy District. ... Respondent
Prayer : Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying this Court to issue a Writ of Mandamus, by directing the respondent to return the document No.5494 of 2012 registered on 05.09.2012 on the file of the respondent to the petitioner forthwith.
For Petitioner : Mr.K.Govindarajan For Respondent : Mr.N.Satheesh Kumar Additional Government Pleader
ORDER
This Writ Petition had been filed on 10.01.2014 with respect to a document/sale deed which was presented for registration on 05.09.2012.
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stamp duty or she can raise a protest and proceed in the manner known to law. The Writ Court cannot come to the assistance of the petitioner.
Sd/-
Assistant Registrar (A.D.II)
// True Copy //
/ /2021 Sub Assistant Registrar(CS)
Nsr/Lm
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To
The Sub-Registrar, Manapparai Taluk, Trichy District.
+1 CC to M/s.K. GOVINDARAJAN, Advocate ( SR-35586[F] dated 24/11/2021 )
+1 CC to M/s.SPL GP ( SR-35656[F] dated 24/11/2021 )
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1 issue framed by the court
Whether the High Court should issue a Writ of Mandamus directing the return of a document retained under Section 47(a) for deficit stamp duty.
2 provisions across 2 enactments
Aines Mery
The Sub-Registrar, Manapparai Taluk, Trichy District
C.V. Karthikeyan
As recorded by the court registry
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