Velsankar T v. The Sub-Registrar
Writ of Mandamus – Registration – Refusal by Sub-Registrar to receive release deed
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W.P.(MD)No.28790 of 2025, Madurai Bench of Madras High Court, decided 23.03.2026 by D. Bharatha Chakravarthy, J. Article 226 mandamus compelling Sub-Registrar, Perunkulam Range, Srivaikumdam Taluk, Tuticorin District, to receive and register a release deed dated 20.06.2025 (executed by petitioners 6 and 8 in favour of petitioner 1 T.Velsankar) presented under token dated 20.06.2025 for the 12:00-13:00 hrs slot. Holding: refusal to receive a duly presented release deed is impermissible; third-party objections must be resolved by due enquiry and a lawful order, not by declining registration. Directions to present the deed on 02.04.2026 at 10:30 a.m.; registration if unimpeded, otherwise enquiry and expeditious order. Keywords: release deed registration, Sub-Registrar refusal, token/time slot, TN Registration Department, third-party objection, due enquiry, Tuticorin, Tritoma Promotors (impleaded 17.11.2025, no appearance).