T.Shaktivel v. The District Registrar

ORDER This writ petition has been filed challenging the impugned refusal check slip dated 05.03.2026 issued by the 2nd respondent refusing to register the Settlement deed dated 04.03.2026 presented by the petitioner for registration on the ground that a protest petition has been filed by the petitioner's vendor Sister.

¶2The petitioner has challenged the impugned refusal check slip on the ground of violation of the principles of natural justice and on the ground that it is a non-speaking order with regard to the contentions raised by the petitioner in this writ petition.

¶3Mr.U.Baranidharan, learned Special Government Pleader, accepts notice on behalf of the respondent.

¶4As seen from the impugned refusal check slip, the petitioner was also not afforded an opportunity of hearing, prior to the passing of the impugned order. Neither the petitioner's contentions nor the supporting documents produced by him were considered in the impugned order. Being a non-speaking order with regard to the petitioner's contentions and the supporting documents produced by him, and an order passed in violation of the Page3 of 5 principles of natural justice, this Court is of the considered view that the impugned refusal check slip dated 05.03.2026 issued by the 2nd respondent has to be quashed and the matter has to be remanded back to the 2nd respondent for fresh consideration on merits and in accordance with law.

¶5Accordingly, this writ petition is disposed of in the following manner:-

(a) The impugned refusal check slip dated 05.03.2026 is quashed by this Court and the matter is remanded back to the 2nd respondent for fresh consideration on merits and in accordance with law.

(b) The petitioner shall submit a written explanation to the 2nd respondent within a period of two weeks form the date of receipt of a copy of this order, as to why the 2nd respondent has to accept the registration of the Settlement deed presented by the petitioner for registration, along with supporting documents.

(c) On receipt of the same within the time stipulated, the 2nd respondent, after giving due consideration to the written explanation submitted by the petitioner along with supporting documents, shall take a final decision Page4 of 5 with regard to registration of the Settlement deed presented by the petitioner, on merits and in accordance with law, within a period of six weeks thereafter.

(d) If the 2nd respondent decides to refuse to register the settlement deed, the 2nd respondent shall pass a speaking order, after giving due consideration to the contentions of the petitioner and the supporting documents produced by him. No costs. 30-03-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order RKA Page5 of 5

ABDUL QUDDHOSE, J. RKA To

¶1The District Registrar Cuddalore.

¶2The Sub Registrar Kullanchavadi Sub Registrar Office, Kullanchavadi, Cuddalore-607 301. 30-03-2026

Page1 of 5 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 30-03-2026 CORAM THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE ABDUL QUDDHOSE T.Shaktivel S/o.Thangaraj, No.19, VSP Nagar, Pannurutti Taluk, Cuddalore- 607 106. ..Petitioner(s) Vs 1. The District Registrar Cuddalore. 2. The Sub Registrar Kullanchavadi Sub Registrar Office, Kullanchavadi, Cuddalore- 607 301. ..Respondent(s) Writ petition filed under Article 226 of Constitution of India for the issuance of writ of Certiorarified Mandamus to call for records of Impugned Refusal Check Slip issued by the 2nd Respondent herein in his Proceedings in Refusal No.RFL / Kullanjavadi/ 32/ 2026 dated 05.03.2026 and quash the same and Consequently direct the 2nd Respondent herein to register the settlement Deed dated 04.03.2026, on the file of Sub Registrar, Kullanjavadi, Executed by the petitioner herein and pass orders. For Petitioner(s): Mr.P.Dinesh kumar Page2 of 5 For Respondent(s): Mr.U.Baranidharan,SGP