K.Ramesh v. District Registrar
Case brief
What is this about?
Flat owners' association election challenged as contrary to Rules; writ of Mandamus under Article 226 against District Registrar, Chengalpattu (Tamil Nadu) for inaction on representation dated 29.09.2025; interim stay of election refused as notification issued 12.09.2025; election held 02.10.2025–04.10.2025 allowed to proceed but result announcement deferred for two weeks; result made subject to Registrar's orders on representation; Hiranandani Parks Owners Association; W.P.No.37761 of 2025 and WMP No.42227 of 2025; High Court of Judicature at Madras; Justice P.B.Balaji; order dated 03.10.2025.
What did the court decide?
Writ Petition disposed of with directions: election permitted to proceed but results withheld for two weeks from receipt of copy of the order; first respondent directed to pass orders on the petitioner's representation dated 29.09.2025 within that period; election result declared subject to those orders. No costs; connected miscellaneous petition (WMP No.42227 of 2025) closed.