Case brief
What is this about?
Madras High Court, WP No. 14433 of 2026, decided 15-04-2026 by Abdul Quddhose J.: M/s.Max Space Reality LLP (rep. by authorised signatory Sekar .P) v. The Sub Registrar, Sulur SRO, SRS Puram, Coimbatore. Refusal check slip RFL/Sulur/5/2026 dated 14.03.2026 refusing registration of a sale deed because a third party filed a protest petition was quashed as a non-speaking order violating natural justice (no hearing to petitioner; contentions and documents ignored); matter remanded for fresh consideration with directions to hear the objector, consider the petitioner's written explanation and documents, decide within four weeks, and pass a speaking order if registration is refused. Key terms: refusal check slip, refusal slip, protest petition, natural justice, non-speaking order, sale deed registration, Sub-Registrar, quash, remand, Sulur, Coimbatore.
What did the court decide?
Writ petition disposed of: impugned refusal check slip dated 14.03.2026 quashed and matter remanded to the respondent for fresh consideration on merits and in accordance with law. Directions: petitioner to submit written explanation with supporting documents within one week of receipt of copy of order; respondent to issue notice to the third-party objector, hear objections, consider the petitioner's written explanation and documents, and take a final decision within 4 weeks thereafter; if registration is refused, a speaking order must be passed. No costs.