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M.Mani v. The Sub Registrar

Madras HC1 Apr 2026WP/59/2023

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What is this about?

Mandamus writ petition, High Court of Madras, Justice Krishnan Ramasamy, 01-04-2026; petitioner M.Mani vs Sub Registrar Sunguvarchathiram (Kancheepuram District) and Smt. Shanthi; recording of landowner objections in Index; attempted encumbrance by 2nd respondent; unrecorded objections dated 22.10.2020 and 05.12.2022; survey numbers 104/5, 105/4, 107/7, 216/5, 217/2, 251/4, 268/1, Mathur Village, Sriperumbudur Taluk; Article 226 Constitution of India; directions to file affidavit objections with charges within four weeks; enquiry and action in accordance with law; disposed of, no costs.

What did the court decide?

Petition disposed of with directions: petitioner to submit objections by affidavit with necessary charges within four weeks; 1st respondent to conduct enquiry and act in accordance with law; no costs. ¶30

M.Mani Vs The Sub Registrar — Writ and Judicial Review | Madras HC (2026)

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WP No. 59 of 2023

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IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

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DATED: 01-04-2026

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CORAM

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THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE KRISHNAN RAMASAMY

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M.Mani

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S/o. M.Maree, No. 170, E.T. Block, Oorgum Post, K.G.F. Karnataka State, Pin Code 563 120.

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..Petitioner

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The Sub Registrar, Sunguvarchathiram Sub Registrar Office, Sunguvarchathiram , Kancheepuram District.

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Smt. Shanthi

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D/o. Kanchana, No. 279 Valluvar Street, Mathur Village, Sriperumbudur Taluk, Kancheepuram District.

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..Respondents

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Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of Consitution of India seeking for issuance of Writ of Mandamus directing the 1st respondent to record the objections of the petitioner in the Index maintained in S.Nos. 104/5 - 0.41 Cents, 105/4- 0.64 cents, 107/7 - 0.10 cents, 216/5- 0.58 cents, 217/2- 0.50 cents , 251/ 4 - 0.22 cents, 268/1 -0.11 cents situated at Mathur Village, Sriperumbudur Taluk.

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https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis

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For Petitioner: Ms.R.Arthi For Mr.P.Krishnan For Respondents: Mr.P.Harish (R1) Government Advocate No appearance (R2)

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ORDER

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This Writ Petition has been filed seeking for a direction to the 1st respondent to record the objections of the petitioner in the Index maintained in S.Nos. 104/5 - 0.41 Cents, 105/4- 0.64 cents, 107/7 - 0.10 cents, 216/5- 0.58 cents, 217/2- 0.50 cents , 251/ 4 - 0.22 cents, 268/1 -0.11 cents situated at Mathur Village, Sriperumbudur Taluk.

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The learned counsel appearing for the petitioner would submit that since the 2^nd respondent is attempting to encumber the petitioner’s property he submitted objections before the 1^st respondent on 22.10.2020 and 05.12.2022 But the 1^st respondent has not recorded the same in the index maintained in the aforesaid Survey Numbers till date. Further, he would submit that if the 1^st respondent failed to make entry, his rights will be affected and the 3^rd party interest will be created. He therefore filed this Writ Petition seeking for the aforesaid relief.

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3.The learned Government Advocate appearing for the 1^st respondent would submit that if the petitioner files his objections in the form of affidavit, along with necessary charges, the 1^st respondent will conduct enquiry and act in accordance with law.

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Heard both sides. Perused the records.

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Considering the submissions made by learned counsel appearing for

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the either side, this Court directs the petitioner to submit his objections in the form of affidavit before the 1^st respondent along with necessary charges, within a period of four weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order and on receipt of the same , the 1^st respondent is directed to conduct enquiry and act in accordance with law.

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