K. Arumugam v. The Sub Registrar

ORDER By consent of learned counsel on both sides, this writ petition is taken up for final disposal at the admission stage itself.

¶2The present writ petition is filed praying for a writ of mandamus to Page2 of 4 consider the petitioner's protest petition dated 18.07.2020 and restraining the respondent from registering any further document pertaining to the property comprised in Survey Nos.286/2, 3,4, measuring an extent of 81 cents situated at Ward-D block No.49, and Now T.S.No.23/2, 23/2, 23/4 and dispose the same.

¶3Learned counsel for petitioner would submit that the subject property measuring an extent of 891 cents was originally purchased by petitioner's Mother Bagiyammal vide Registered Sale deed No.441/1951. After the death of petitioner's parents, petitioner and his sister succeeded to the property, and thereafter, revenue records were mutated in the name of petitioner. While so, sometime in the year 2018, one Ulaganathan allegedly created false revenue records and sold the subject property to his brother Kathiresan. Petitioner would submit that it is under such circumstances protest petition came to be filed. Learned counsel for petitioner would further submit that a police complaint has already been lodged and the same is also stated to be kept pending.

¶4Learned counsel for respondents would submit that the respondent would consider protest petition dated 18.07.2026, keeping in view Rule 15 of the Tamil Nadu Registration Rules, 1949, as and when any document is presented for registration in respect of the subject property. Agreed to by the learned counsel for petitioner. Page3 of 4

¶5Accordingly, the writ petition stands disposed of. The respondents shall consider the protest petition filed by petitioner dated 18.07.2026, keeping in view Rule 15 of the Tamil Nadu Registration Rules, 1949, as and when any document is presented for registration in respect of the subject property. It is made clear that this Court has not expressed any views with regard to the merits of the case and it is open to the concerned respondent to consider the case on its own merits and in accordance with law. No costs. 13-08-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order MKA To: The Sub Registrar, Office of the Sub Registrar at Pallavaram, Chrompet, Chennai-600 044. Page4 of 4 MOHAMMED SHAFFIQ J. MKA 13-08-2026

Page1 of 4 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 13-08-2026 CORAM THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE MOHAMMED SHAFFIQ K.Arumugam S/o.Late.Kothandapani, No.25, Appavu Street, Alandur, Chennai-600 016. ..Petitioner(s) Vs The Sub Registrar, Office of the Sub Registrar at Pallavaram, Chrompet, Chennai-600 044. ..Respondent(s) PRAYER: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying for a writ of Mandamus directing the respondent to consider the petitioner's protest petition dated 18.7.2026 and not to register any further entry pertaining to the petitioner S.No.286/2, 3,4 situated at Ward-D block No.49, and Now T.S.No.23/2, 23/2, 23/4 measuring total extent of 891 cents and dispose the same within the stipulated period as fixed by this Court. For Petitioner(s): Mr.T.Annaamalai For Respondent(s): Mr.V.Tamizhanban Government Advocate