Kamalakshi Pandurangan Trust v. The Inspector General of Registration

ORDER This Writ Petition has been filed seeking issuance of writ of mandamus, directing the 3rd Respondent to release the document P 34 of 2006 pending on their file.

¶2The learned counsel appearing for the petitioner would submit that when a gift deed was represented for registration by one Kamalakshmi in favour of the petitioner's Trust as early as on 20.09.2006, the same was kept pending as Document No.P34 of 2006. Subsequently, the said Kamalakshmi presented a cancellation deed dated 24.11.2006 seeking cancellation of the said deed and the same was also kept pending under Document No.P37 of 2006 on the file of the 3rd respondent. Hence, the present writ petition is filed.

¶3The learned Government Advocate appearing for the respondents would submit that since 47-A proceedings are pending, the respondents are not in a position to register the same however, if any direction is issued, the same will be considered by the respondents.

¶4Heard the learned counsel appearing for the petitioner as well as the respondents and perused the material available on record. Page3 of 4

¶5In view of the submissions made by the learned counsel appearing on either side, this Court is of the considered view that even the 47-A proceedings are pending, there is no impediment for the Sub-Registrar to register the gift deed as well as the cancellation deed therefore, the 3rd respondent is directed to register the gift deed dated 20.09.2006 in pending Document No.P34 of 2006 as well as the cancellation deed dated 24.11.2006 in pending Document No.P37 of 2006 within a period of twelve weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. It is made clear that the same will be subject to outcome of the 47-A proceedings.

¶6This Writ Petition is disposed of with the above terms. No costs. 24-03-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order KKN Page4 of 4

KRISHNAN RAMASAMY, J. KKN To

¶1The Inspector General of Registration, Office of Inspector General of Registration, 100, Santhome High Road, Mandavelipakkam, Chennai - 600 002.

¶2The District Registrar, Office of the District Registrar, Tiruvannamalai District, Tiruvannamalai.

¶3The Sub-Registrar Joint 2, Annasalai, Tiruvannamalai - 606 601. 24-03-2026

Page1 of 4 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 24-03-2026 CORAM THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE KRISHNAN RAMASAMY Kamalakshi Pandurangan Trust, (Reg No. 910 / 2006) Rep. by its Authorised Signatory / Trustee M. Kumar No. 7 & 8, Tiruvalluvar Street, Tiruvannamalai 606 601. ..Petitioner(s) Vs 1. The Inspector General of Registration, Office of Inspector General of Registration, 100, Santhome High Road, Mandavelipakkam, Chennai - 600 002. 2. The District Registrar, Office of the District Registrar, Tiruvannamalai District, Tiruvannamalai. 3. The Sub-Registrar Joint 2, Annasalai, Tiruvannamalai - 606 601. ..Respondent(s) Prayer: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India seeking issuance of writ of mandamus, directing the 3rd Respondent to release the document P 34 of 2006 pending on their file. For Petitioner(s): Mr.A.K.Rajaraman For Respondent(s): Mr.P.Harish Government Advocate Page2 of 4