Petitioner challenged failure to act on representation regarding disputed property documents. Court held Registrar cannot inquire into ownership under Section 77A; such matters fall within civil court jurisdiction.
Petitioner directed to approach competent civil court for appropriate relief; no order passed against official respondents.
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W.P(MD)No.6152 of 2021
BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT
DATED: 07.03.2024
CORAM :
THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE K.MURALI SHANKAR
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PRAYER: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying this Court to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the first respondent to conduct enquiry based on the petitioner's representation dated 19.02.2021 and consequently take appropriate action against respondents 2 to 11 in the light of circular in letter No.41530/U1/2017 dated 08.11.2017 issued by the Inspector General of Registration, Chennai.
For Petitioner : Mr.S.Sankar
For R1 to R3 : Mr.S.R.A.Ramachandran Additional Government Pleader
O R D E R
The present Writ Petition has been filed for issuance of a Writ of
Mandamus, directing the first respondent to conduct enquiry based on the writ petitioner's representation dated 19.02.2021 and consequently take appropriate action against respondents 2 to 11 in the light of circular issued in letter No.41530/U1/2017 dated 08.11.2017 by the Inspector General of Registration, Chennai.
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No costs.
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Order made in W.P.(MD)No.6152 of 2021
Dated : 07.03.2024
2 issues framed by the court
Whether the District Registrar can be directed to conduct an enquiry under Section 77A of the Registration Act regarding disputed property ownership.
Whether the Court can direct registration authorities to take action against creation of fraudulent documents based on ownership claims.
2 provisions across 2 enactments
S. Prema
District Registrar (Administration)
Sub-Registrar, Valangaiman
Sub-Registrar, Kumbakonam
K Murali Shankar
As recorded by the court registry
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