Princy Martin v. The Inspector General of Registration

ORDER The present Writ Petition has been filed seeking the issuance of a Writ of Mandamus forbearing the 3rd respondent from registering any document in respect of the properties comprised in Survey Nos.21 and 22/3, measuring an extent of 10,469 sq.ft., 9,555 sq.ft., and 4,800 sq.ft., situated at Palavakkam Village, Neelangarai Taluk, Chengalpattu District, pending disposal of the Page2 of 6 Protest Petition dated 12.03.2026, registered as Document No.PP/Neelangarai/16/2026 on the file of the 3rd respondent.

¶2The learned Senior Counsel appearing for the petitioner submitted that respondent Nos.4 and 5 are making attempts to alienate and register documents in respect of the petitioner's property comprised in the aforesaid survey numbers and extents. Apprehending such illegal registration, the petitioner submitted a Protest Petition dated 12.03.2026 requesting the 3rd respondent to issue notice to the petitioner and afford an opportunity of hearing before entertaining or registering any document relating to the subject property. Since no action has been taken on the said Protest Petition till date, the petitioner has been constrained to invoke the extraordinary jurisdiction of this Court by filing the present Writ Petition.

¶3The learned Government Counsel appearing for respondent Nos.1 to 3 fairly submitted that, in the event any document relating to the subject property is presented for registration, the 3rd respondent shall consider the petitioner's objections, issue notice to all necessary parties, afford them an opportunity of personal hearing, and pass appropriate orders in accordance with law before proceeding further. Page3 of 6

¶4In view of the above submission, the 3rd respondent is directed to consider the petitioner's Protest Petition, taking note of her claim of ownership over the property comprised in Survey Nos.21 and 22/3 situated at Palavakkam Village, Neelangarai Taluk, Chengalpattu District. Before registering any document relating to the subject property, the 3rd respondent shall issue notice to the petitioner, respondent Nos.4 and 5, and all other necessary parties, afford them an opportunity of personal hearing, and thereafter pass appropriate orders in accordance with law on the Protest Petition, if any document is presented for registration.

¶5With the above directions, this Writ Petition stands disposed of. There shall be no order as to costs. Consequently, the connected Miscellaneous Petition is closed. 06-07-2026 Asi To

¶1The Inspector General of Registration No.100, Santhome High Road, Mullima Nagar, Mandavelipakkam Raja Annamalaipuram, Chennai-600 028. Page4 of 6

¶2The District Registrar (Chennai south) Saidapet, Chennai.

¶3The Sub Registrar Neelankarai, 2/92, Kazura Garden, Chennai 115 Thiruporur. Page5 of 6 WPoNo.o24886oofo2026 KRISHNANoRAMASAMY,oJ. Asi W.P.oNo.o24886oofo2026 andoW.M.P.No.27141oofo2026 06-07-2026 Page6oofo6

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 06-07-2026 CORAM THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE KRISHNAN RAMASAMY W.P. No. 24886 of 2026 and W.M.P.No.27141 of 2026 Princy Martin W/o.R.Martin, Residing at 104, L.d. Road, Little Mount, Saidapet, Chennai-600 015 ..Petitioner(s) Vs 1. The Inspector General of Registration No.100, Santhome High Road, Mullima Nagar, Mandavelipakkam, Raja Annamalaipuram, Chennai-600 028 2. The District Registrar (Chennai south) Saidapet, Chennai. 3. The Sub Registrar Neelankarai, 2/92, kazura Garden, Chennai 115 Thiruporur 4. R.Martin S/o.Rathinasamy Pillai, Door No.65/65/1 Monte Carlo, Casa Grande, Block No.8 mount road, Chennai-15 Page1 of 6 5. Philomena D/o.Rathinasamy Pillai Door No.65/65/1 Monte Carlo, Casa Grande, Block No.8 Mount Road, Chennai-600 015 ..Respondent(s) PRAYER: The Writ Petition is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India seeking the issuance of a Writ of Mandamus forbearing the 3rd respondent from registering any documents in respect of the land comprised in S.no.21, 22/3 in extent 10469 sq.ft., S.No.21, 22/3 in extent 9555 sq.ft., and S.No.21 and 22/3 in extent 4800 sq.ft at Palavakkam village, Neelangarai taluk, Chengalpattu District till dispsoal of the protest petition dated 12.03.2026 registered as document No.PP/ Neelangarai/ 16/ 2026 in the office of the 3rd respondent herein. For Petitioner(s): Mr.N.L.Rajaj, Senior Counsel for Mr.Auxilia Peter For Respondent(s): Mr.Dominic S. David Government Counsel for R1 to R3