S.Vasanthi v. The Principal Secretary

ORDER The present Writ Petition has been filed seeking the issuance of a Writ of Mandamus directing the 3rd respondent to consider the petitioner's representation dated 18.08.2025.

¶2The case of the petitioner is that she submitted a representation dated

18.08.2025 to the 3rd respondent requesting the payment of interest at the rate of 6% per annum for the period from 19.02.2021 to 31.07.2025 on a principal sum of Rs.16,68,094/-. However, despite the lapse of considerable time, no orders have been passed by the 3rd respondent on the petitioner's claim till date. Page2 of 5 Aggrieved by the statutory inaction on the part of the 3rd respondent, the petitioner has approached this Court by way of the present Writ Petition.

¶3In response, Mr. M.Roshan Atiq, learned Government Counsel appearing for the respondents, submitted that the representation of the petitioner dated 18.08.2025 would be considered and appropriate orders would be passed thereon on merits and in accordance with law, within a time frame to be fixed by this Court.

¶4Considering the facts and circumstances of the case and the submissions made on either side, this Court, without going into the merits of the matter, directs the 3rd respondent to consider the petitioner's representation dated

18.08.2025. The 3rd respondent, after issuing due notice to the petitioner and affording her an opportunity for a personal hearing, shall pass appropriate orders on merits and in accordance with law. The entire exercise shall be completed within a period of six (6) weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. Page3 of 5

¶5With the above directions, this Writ Petition stands disposed of. There shall be no order as to costs. 17-07-2026 Asi To

¶1The Principal Secretary Registration and Commercial tax department, Government of Tamil Nadu , Secretariat, Chennai 09

¶2The Inspector General of Registration No.100 Santhome High Road, R.A.Puram, Chennai 28

¶3The District Registrar Chennai central Registration department Integrated complex, No. 268 Bharathi Salai, Royapettah, Chennai 14

¶4The Sub Registrar Kodambakkam, No. 37/5 Alagiri Nagar 5th Street, Near 100 ft. J.N. Road, Vadapalani, Chennai 26 Page4 of 5 WPoNo.o27834oofo2026 KRISHNANoRAMASAMY,oJ. Asi WPoNo.o27834oofo2026 17-07-2026 Page5oofo5

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 17-07-2026 CORAM THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE KRISHNAN RAMASAMY S.Vasanthi W/o. K.Sampath, No. 767-3 Vasantham Nagar Street, Ramamurthy Pudur, Veeranam Road, Puthu Mariamman Koil (PO), salem 636 003 ..Petitioner(s) Vs 1. The Principal Secretary Registration and Commercial Tax Department, Government of Tamil Nadu, Secretariat, Chennai 09 2. The Inspector General of Registration No.100 Santhome High Road, R.A.Puram, Chennai 28 3. The District Registrar Chennai Central Registration Department Integrated Complex, No. 268 Bharathi Salai, Royapettah, Chennai 14 4. The Sub Registrar Kodambakkam, No. 37/5 Alagiri Nagar 5th Street, Near 100 ft. J.N. Road, Vadapalani, Chennai 26 Page1 of 5 ..Respondent(s) PRAYER: The Writ Petition is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India seeking the issuance of a Writ of Mandamus direction to the 3rd respondent to consider the representation of the petitioner dated 18.08.2025 and pass an appropriate order in proceeding in Na.Ka.No. 37345/C2/ 2025 date 23.09.2025 to pay interest at the rate of 6 percent per annum from 19.02.2021 to 31.07.2025 to amount of Rs. 16,68,094/-. For Petitioner(s): Mr. M.Anandaraj For Respondent(s): Mr.M.Roshan Atiq Government Counsel