Chithraa Thirunavukarasu v. The Inspector General of Registration

ORDER The Writ Petition has been filed seeking issuance of a Writ of Declaration to declare the General Power of Attorney dated 25.01.2022, registered as Document No.332 of 2022 on the file of the second respondent, as null and void, on the ground that it was fraudulently created by impersonating the petitioner through fabricated identity documents in respect of Plot No.20, measuring an extent of 12,000 sq. ft., situated in Srinivas Avenue, East Coast Road, comprised in Survey Nos.2/421B and 2/421C, Uthandi Village, Sholinganallur Taluk, Chennai District. Page3 of 8

¶2The case of the petitioner is that she purchased the eastern portion of Plot No.21, measuring 6,000 sq. ft., under a registered sale deed and has been in peaceful possession and enjoyment thereof. The western portion of the said plot was purchased by the father of the petitioner's co-sister, who subsequently settled the same in favour of the petitioner's co-sister. Both have been in uninterrupted possession and enjoyment of their respective properties. During the period when the petitioner was residing in the United States of America from 21.11.2021 to 11.05.2023, she, upon obtaining an online Encumbrance Certificate, came to know that a fraudulent General Power of Attorney had been registered in favour of the sixth respondent by impersonating the petitioner and her co-sister using fabricated identity documents. The petitioner thereafter lodged a police complaint and submitted a representation under Section 77-A of the Registration Act, 1908, before the District Registrar seeking cancellation of the fraudulent document. As no effective action was taken either on the police complaint or on the representation, the petitioner approached this Court seeking appropriate reliefs. Page4 of 8

¶3The learned counsel appearing for the sixth respondent submitted that the sixth respondent himself intended to cancel the impugned Power of Attorney and had already filed W.P.(MD) No.8522 of 2025 before the Madurai Bench of this Court. By order dated 27.03.2025, the Madurai Bench directed the registering authorities to register the deed of cancellation relating to Document No.332 of 2022.

¶4The learned Government Counsel appearing for the respondents 1 and 2 submitted that, if a deed of cancellation is presented, the same would be registered in accordance with law.

¶5This Court has carefully considered the rival submissions and the materials placed on record. It is evident that immediately after the petitioner raised the issue of fraud, the sixth respondent himself approached the Madurai Bench and obtained appropriate directions for registration of the cancellation deed. The records disclose that the impugned General Power of Attorney had been registered by impersonating the petitioner through fabricated identity documents. The registering authority failed to exercise due diligence in verifying the identity of the executants before registering the document. Page5 of 8

¶6In the above circumstances, this Court is satisfied that the General Power of Attorney dated 25.01.2022, registered as Document No.332 of 2022 on the file of the second respondent, is a fraudulent and invalid document, having been brought into existence by impersonation and fabrication of identity records. Consequently, the said document is liable to be cancelled. Accordingly, it is cancelled. The registration of the said General Power of Attorney shall stand cancelled.

¶7Accordingly, the Writ Petition is allowed. There shall be no order as to costs. 08-07-2026 Asi To

¶1The Inspector General Of Registration Office Of The Inspector General Of Registration, Santhome High Road, Santhome, Chennai - 600 028.

¶2The Joint Sub Registrar - II Tenkasi - 627 811.

¶3The Commissioner Of Police, Tambaram City, Shollinganallur, Chennai - 600 119. Page6 of 8

¶4The Deputy Commissioner Of Police Central Crime Branch, Tambaram Police Commissionerate, Tambaram, Chennai - 600 119.

¶5The Unique Identification Authority Of India (UIDAI) Represented By Its Chairman, Khanija Bhawan, No.49, III Floor, South Wing, Race Course Road, Bengaluru - 560 001.

¶6S. Mohammed Abdul Kadhar, Son Of Saheel Hameethu, Door No. 158, Solukkar Street, Kaayalpattanam, Thuthukudi District. Page7 of 8 WPoNo.o16816oofo2025 KRISHNANoRAMASAMY,oJ. Asi WPoNo.o16816oofo2025 08-07-2026 Page8oofo8

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 08-07-2026 CORAM THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE KRISHNAN RAMASAMY Chithraa Thirunavukarasu Wife Of Dr. M. Thirunavukarasu, Plot No. 1018-a, Door No. 82, 6th Avenue, Anna Nagar, Chennai - 600 040. ..Petitioner(s) Vs 1. The Inspector General Of Registration Office Of The Inspector General Of Registration, Santhome High Road, Santhome, Chennai - 600 028. 2. The Joint Sub Registrar - II Tenkasi - 627 811. 3. Commissioner Of Police, Tambaram City, Shollinganallur, Chennai - 600 119. 4. Deputy Commissioner Of Police Central Crime Branch, Tambaram Police Commissionerate, Tambaram, Chennai - 600 119. Page1 of 8 5. The Unique Identification Authority Of India (Uidai) Represented By Its Chairman, Khanija Bhawan, No.49, III Floor, South Wing, Race Course Road, Bengaluru - 560 001. 6. S. Mohammed Abdul Kadhar, Son of Saheel Hameethu, Door No. 158, Solukkar Street, Kaayalpattanam, Thuthukudi District. ..Respondent(s) PRAYER: The Writ Petition is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India seeking the issuance of a Writ of Declaration to declare the fraudulent, fabricated General Power of Attorney dated 25.01.2022 bearing Doc. NO. 332/2022 on the file of the 2nd respondent created by impersonation and by fabrication of identity Cards with respect to Plot No. 20 totally measuring an extent of 12,000 Sq.Ft. in the layout known as Srinivas Avenue, East Coast Road comprised in S.Nos. 2/421B and 2/421C situated at Uthandi Village, Sholinganallu Taluk, Chennai Distirct as null and void. Page2 of 8 For Petitioner(s): Mr. K.R.Nishanth For Respondent(s): Mr.M.Roshan Atiq Government Counsel for R1 and R2 Mr.Durai Gunasekaran Government Counsel for R3 and R4 Mr.K.Srinivasa Murthy Central Government Senior Panel Counsel for R5 Mr.S.Dilli Ganesh for R6