Chinnaponnu v. District Collector

ORDER The present writ petition is for a direction to register documents such as sale agreement, sale deed, mortgage deed and other deed of conveyance with respect to the lands comprised in Survey No.528/1 and 528/2 situated at Errupali Village, Edapadi Taluk, Salem District, as and when executed, either by the petitioner or her agent for registration after following the procedure prescribed for registration of documents under the Registration Act under the Tamil Nadu Registration Act

¶2It is averred in the affidavit submitted by the petitioner that she is the absolute owner and is in lawful possession and enjoyment of the lands comprised in Survey No.528/1 and 528/2 situated at Eruppali Village, Edapadi Taluk and the said lands were originally purchased by the petitioner's husband Page3 of 5 under registered sale deeds. Subsequently, the land comprised in Survey No.528/1 was settled in favour of petitioner vide Settlement deed dated

31.03.2009 and after the demise of petitioner's husband, the revenue records including patta stand mutated in the petitioner's name. Since there are complaints made against the transfer of property for the subject lands on the alleged ground that it is belonging to the temple, the jurisdictional Sub Registrar to register documents pertaining to the lands is stated to conduct enquiry, hence, this writ petition has been filed for the appropriate relief. The learned counsel further submits that unless and otherwise order is obtained from the court, the 2nd respondent would not receive and register the document.

¶3Learned counsel for the respondents submits that no such condition is imposed by the 2nd respondent so far, therefore, if the writ petitioner presents the document, the same will be received and if it is otherwise in order, the same will be registered and if necessary, enquiry will be conducted by giving notice to R3.

¶4Heard both sides counsel submissions. Considering the facts and circumstances of the case, the petitioner is directed to present the document for registration. If the petitioner present any such document, the 2nd respondent-Sub Registrar is directed to receive the said document and if necessary, after issuing notice to all the parties concerned and by conducting enquiry, register the Page4 of 5 document, in accordance with law.

¶5This writ petition is disposed of with the above observation. No costs. 22-07-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order NVSRI To

¶1District Collector Collectorate Complex, Fort Main Road, Salem-636 001.

¶2Sub Registrar Jalakandapuram, Edapaddi Taluk, Salem District.

¶3The Joint Commissioner Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments Department, Salem. WPoNo.o28310oofo2026 KRISHNANoRAMASAMY,oJ. NVSRI WPoNo.o28310oofo2026 22-07-2026 Page5oofo5

Page1 of 5 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 22-07-2026 CORAM THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE KRISHNAN RAMASAMY Chinnaponnu D.No.11-80, Kurukkappatti Post, Erupalli, Salem- 637 101. ..Petitioner(s) Vs 1. District Collector Collectorate Complex, Fort Main Road, Salem- 636 001. 2. Sub Registrar Jalakandapuram, Edapaddi Taluk, Salem District. 3. The Joint Commissioner Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments Department, Salem. ..Respondent(s) Prayer: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, directing the 2nd Respondent to register documents such as sale agreement, sale deed, mortgage deed and other deed of conveyance with respect to the lands comprised in Survey No.528/1 and 528/2 situated at Errupali Village, Edapadi Taluk, Salem District, as and when executed, either by the petitioner or her agent for registration after following the procedure prescribed for registration Page2 of 5 of documents under the Registration Act under the Tamil Nadu Registration Act and Corresponding rules. For Petitioner(s): For respondents: Mr.T.Ramesh Mr.M.Roshan Atiq Government Counsel for R2 Mr.C.Prabakaran Government counsel for R1 Mr.M.Veerabathran Prasanth Government Counsel (HR&CE) for R3.