T Kausalya Devi v. The District Registrar
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Writ Petition No.23229 of 2020, High Court for the State of Telangana at Hyderabad, decided 08-07-2025 by Justice K. Sarath. Petitioners sought mandamus under Article 226 directing registering authorities to receive and register a sale deed for Plot No.42, Sy.No.74/6, Balamrai Co-op Housing Society Limited, Mahindra Hills, East Marredpally, Secunderabad. Interim order dated 23.12.2020 (subject to compliance with Registration Act, 1908 and Indian Stamp Act, 1899) already acted upon; document registered. After Division Bench dismissal of State's W.P.No.19106 of 2010 against LGC.No.167 of 1997 (Special Court under A.P. Land Grabbing (Prohibition) Act, 1982) on 28.05.2025, interim order made absolute and writ petition disposed of. Clarification: mere registration does not confer title; no bearing on pending title/rights proceedings; parties free to assert rights before competent Court. No costs; miscellaneous petitions closed. Counsel: P Sri Harsha Reddy for petitioners; Ms. S. Sravathi, AGP for Stamps and Registration, for respondents.