Dhavithu v. Inspector General of Registration

ORDER The relief sought in this writ petition is to direct the Respondents 1 to 3 to consider the Petitioner's Representation dated 10.09.2023 for cancellation of forged Settlement Deed dated 06.11.2009 in Document No.8175 of 2009 for property comprised in Survey No.100/5 measuring an extent of Acre 0.93 Cents situated at No.24, Theerthaikaraiyapattu, Ponneri, Thiruvallur bearing Patta No.688.

¶2There is no representation for the Petitioner.

¶3The learned Government Advocate appeared on behalf of Respondents 1 to 3 submitted that this Court vide Order dated 27.06.2023 in W.P.No.18814 of 2023 categorically held that the District Registrars across the State of Tamil Nadu shall not taken any further action on the Applications submitted under Section 77A of the Registration Act, 1908, till a final decision is rendered by the Page3 of 5 Larger Bench of this Court. Pursuant to the said order of this Court, 1st Respondent has issued a Circular No.03/2023 vide Letter No.36330/U1/2023 dated 29.09.2023 instructing all the District Registrars to stop conducting inquiries and passing orders under Section 77A of the Registration Act, 1908.

3.1. It is further submitted by the learned Government Advocate for Respondents 1 to 3 that the Division Bench of this Court vide Common Order dated 02.08.2024 in W.P.No.10291 of 2022 & etc. batch of writ petitions, declared the Section 77A of the Registration (Tamil Nadu Second Amendment) Act, 2022 as unconstitutional and void. Therefore, Respondents 1 to 3 has no power to consider and dispose of the Petitioner's Representation dated

10.09.2023 for cancellation of registered Settlement Deed dated 06.11.2009.

¶4The above submissions made by the learned Government Advocate for Respondents 1 to 3 are recorded.

¶5In view of the no representation on behalf of Petitioner, this Writ Petition is dismissed for non-prosecution. However, liberty is granted to the Petitioner to approach the competent Civil Court to work his remedy in the manner known to law. No costs. 15-04-2026 Index: Yes/No mrr Page4 of 5 To

¶1Inspector General of Registration, No. 100, Santhome High Road, Mulima Nagar, Mandhavelipakkam, Raja Annamalaipuram, Chennai - 600 028.

¶2District Registrar, Chennai North District Registrar Office, Kuralagam, Chennai - 600 108.

¶3Sub-Registrar, Redhills, No.02, Soththupakkam Road, Palavoyal, Perungavur, Redhills, Chennai - 600 052. Page5 of 5

KRISHNAN RAMASAMY, J. mrr 15-04-2026

Page1 of 5 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 15-04-2026 CORAM THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE KRISHNAN RAMASAMY Dhavithu S/o. Masilamani, No.17, Ambedkar Street, Ayapakkam Village, Avadi, Thiruvallur District, Chennai - 600 077. ..Petitioner Vs. 1. Inspector General of Registration, No.100, Santhome High Road, Mulima Nagar, Mandhavelipakkam, Raja Annamalaipuram, Chennai - 600 028. 2. District Registrar, Chennai North - District Registrar Office, Kuralagam, Chennai - 600 108. 3. Sub-Registrar, Redhills, No.02, Soththupakkam Road, Palavoyal, Perungavur, Redhills, Chennai – 600 052. 4. Mr.E.Lasar S/o. Elumalai, No.1/236, Mungilan Street, Theerthakaraipattu, Chennai - 600 052. ..Respondents This Writ Petition has been filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying for issuance of a writ of mandamus directing the Respondents 1-3 Page2 of 5 to consider the Representation dated 10.09.2023 for cancellation of forged Settlement Deed dated 06.11.2009 in Document No.8175 of 2009 for property to an extent of Acre 0.93 Cents bearing Survey No.100/5 in Patta No.688 at No.24, Theerthaikaraiyapattu, Ponneri, Thiruvallur. For Petitioner : No Appearance For Respondents – 1 to 3: Mr.P.Harish, Government Advocate For Respondent – 4 : No Appearance