G.Rekha v. The District Registrar (Administration)
Writ of Mandamus – Registration of sale deed of minor's property
Case brief
What is this about?
Madras High Court, Madurai Bench; W.P.(MD) No.2756 of 2026; decided 03.02.2026 by Krishnan Ramasamy, J. Mandamus under Article 226 directing the Sub Registrar, Kalayarkovil (Sivagangai District) to receive and register a sale deed executed by the mother on behalf of her minor daughter to meet educational expenses; minor's property; natural guardian under settlement deed dated 24.09.2009; representation dated 03.12.2025; conditions on use of sale proceeds, maintenance of accounts, and fixed deposit of surplus in the minor's name until majority; writ petition disposed of with no costs; no precedents cited.
What did the court decide?
Writ of mandamus direction to the second respondent (Sub Registrar) to receive and register the sale deed presented by the petitioner, subject to conditions that the sale proceeds be used only for the minor's educational expenses, proper accounts be maintained by the petitioner, and any surplus be deposited in a fixed deposit in the minor's name until she attains majority; no costs.