N.Vengadeswaran v. The Deputy Inspector General of Registration (Dig)
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Dismissed Article 226 writ of Certiorarified Mandamus (W.P.(MD)No.17846 of 2025, Madras HC Madurai Bench, 01.07.2025) challenging the DIG (Registration) notification of 16.06.2025 (based on G.O.Ms.No. 33 dated 23.06.2023, PWD) temporarily shifting the Madurai South Joint-I Sub Registrar Office from 171 Palace Road to the Integrated Registration Office Building, TNAU Nagar, Rajakambiram, Y.Othakadai, Madurai. Key takeaway: office relocation (temporary or permanent) is an administrative-level decision, and a temporary shift for building maintenance furnishes no cause for a writ petition. Bench: S.M.SUBRAMANIAM, J. (author) and DR.A.D.MARIA CLETE, J. Petitioner N.Vengadeswaran (represented by Mr.N.Vengadeswaran); Respondents 1–3 (DIG; District Registrar/AIG Madurai South; Sub Registrar Madurai South Joint I) represented by Government Pleader Mr.P.Thilak Kumar. No precedents cited; no monetary quantum; connected W.M.P(MD).No.13659 of 2025 closed; no costs.