M.Jayachitra v. The Sub Registrar
Case brief
What is this about?
Madras High Court, Abdul Quddhose J., WP No. 14480 of 2026, 20-04-2026 — Sub-Registrar Palladam's refusal check slip (07.04.2025) rejecting registration of a 26.03.2025 settlement deed over 47 cents (S.No.210/1C2C, 1C/1C, Alagumalai Village, Tiruppur) due to HR&CE Department objection quashed as non-speaking and violative of principles of natural justice (petitioner unheard); matter remanded for fresh consideration on merits: petitioner's written explanation within one week, HR&CE to be noticed and heard, final decision within three weeks, speaking order mandatory for any refusal; no costs.
What did the court decide?
Writ petition disposed of: impugned refusal check slip dated 07.04.2025 quashed and matter remanded to the respondent for fresh consideration on merits and in accordance with law, with directions that (i) the petitioner submit a written explanation with supporting documents to the respondent within one week from receipt of a copy of the order; (ii) on receipt thereof, the respondent issue notice to the HR&CE Department and, after hearing their objections and giving due consideration to the petitioner's written explanation and supporting documents, take a final decision on whether the Settlement Deed dated 26.03.2025 can be registered, within a period of 3 weeks thereafter; (iii) in case of refusal, the respondent shall pass a speaking order giving due consideration to the petitioner's written explanation and supporting documents. No costs.