J.Cyril Mathiash Vincent v. the Secretary to Government
Case brief
What is this about?
WP No. 44118 of 2025, Madras HC, decided 24-11-2025, V. Lakshminarayanan J. Petitioner: J. Cyril Mathiash Vincent; respondents include Secretary to Government (Revenue and Disaster Management) Puducherry, Member Secretary Puducherry Planning Authority, Sub Registrar, G. Srinivasan (document writer), Joseph Rathinam, C. Radhika, Commissioner Ariyankuppam Commune Panchayat. Subject: challenge to regularisation order No.17314/1020252124/PPA/Z/(individual/plot)/2025 dated 30.6.2025 regarding Ganabathi Nagar plots, RS.No.175/37, Veerampattinam village, Patta No.660, Ariyankuppam; bar on registration of sale deeds. Outcome: dismissed - disputed title, alternative remedy of civil suit for declaration and injunction, Article 226 Constitution of India, interim status quo for four weeks, no costs, miscellaneous petitions closed.
What did the court decide?
Status quo for four weeks from 24-11-2025 to enable the petitioner to move the Civil Court; writ petition dismissed with the above relief, no costs, and connected miscellaneous petitions closed.