S.Babu v. The District Registrar
Registration – Refusal to register sale deed on third-party objection
Case brief
What is this about?
W.P(MD)No.11739 of 2025, Madurai Bench of Madras High Court, S.Srimathy J., decided 13.06.2025. Mandamus under Article 226 directing the Sub Registrar, Parkit Managaram, Palayamkottai Taluk, Tirunelveli to register petitioner S.Babu's sale deed in respect of a house plot of 6.19 cents in Survey No. 92/2A1A1A, Kurinchi Nagar, Plot No.7, A-Block, Palayanchettikulam Village, notwithstanding the objection of the third respondent Samikan Devadoss that the powers of attorney (24.12.1996 and 26.12.1996) lapsed on the death of the principals; such objection to be proved before the competent Civil Court where the petitioner's suit is pending; objector to seek injunction in the civil Court, not in the writ petition; representation dated 01.03.2025; registration directed within three weeks; no costs.
What did the court decide?
Writ Petition allowed; respondents 1 and 2 directed to register the petitioner's sale deed within three (3) weeks from receipt of a copy of the order; no order as to costs.