P.P.Vikram v. Inspector General of Registration
Case brief
What is this about?
Writ of Mandamus; Article 226; Madras High Court 2026; registration of sale deed; Sub-registrar; Inspector General of Registration; protest petition dated 29.03.2026; encumbrance certificate entry; fraud/cheating allegation; advance payment for flat; Flat No. K-21 Swathi Apartments Durgabai Deshmukh Road R.A.Puram Chennai; prior notice to objector before registration; speaking order before rejecting objections; no adverse orders; notice dispensed to private respondents; no costs.
What did the court decide?
Writ Petition disposed of by directing the 2nd respondent (Sub-registrar) to issue notice to the petitioner whenever any document pertaining to the flat is presented for registration by respondents 3 to 6 or any third party, to consider the petitioner's objections and supporting documents before taking a final decision, and to pass a speaking order if registration is allowed despite the objections; no order as to costs. The mandamus sought (outright forbearance from registration and Encumbrance Certificate entries) was not granted in that form.