R.Sasirekha v. Inspector General of Registration

ORDER This writ petition has been filed, challenging the impugned refusal check slip dated 04.11.2025 issued by the second respondent, refusing to register the sale deed presented by the petitioner for registration on the following grounds: a) There are two suits pending pertaining to the very same property, which is the subject matter of the sale deed presented by the petitioner for registration; b) A protest petition has been filed by a third party, opposing registration of any document; c) The impugned refusal check slip dated 04.11.2025 is a non speaking order with regard to the contentions of the petitioner; d) The impugned order has been passed in violation of the principles of natural justice as the petitioner was not afforded any opportunity of hearing prior to the passing of the impugned refusal check slip dated 04.11.2025.

¶2The learned counsel for the petitioner contends before this Court that the suits which are pending, does not deal with the property, which is the subject matter of the sale deed presented by the petitioner for registration.

¶3Till date, counter has not been filed by the official respondents.

¶4The third respondent is the purchaser under the sale deed presented by the petitioner for registration. Therefore, notice to the third respondent is dispensed with by this Court.

¶5As seen from the impugned refusal check slip dated 04.11.2025, the petitioner's contentions as raised in this writ petition along with the petitioner's supporting documents have not been considered by the second respondent. The petitioner was also not afforded any opportunity of hearing by the second respondent prior to passing of the impugned refusal check slip dated

04.11.2025.

¶6Since the impugned refusal check slip dated 04.11.2025 is a non-speaking order and is an order passed in violation of the principles of natural justice, necessarily, the impugned refusal check slip dated 04.11.2025 has to be quashed and the matter has to be remanded back to the second respondent for fresh consideration on merits and in accordance with law.

¶7Accordingly, the impugned refusal check slip dated 04.11.2025 issued by the second respondent is hereby quashed and the matter is remanded back to the second respondent for fresh consideration on merits and in accordance with law. The petitioner shall submit a written explanation to the second respondent along with supporting documents, stating as to why the sale deed presented by the petitioner has to be registered within a period of two weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. On receipt of the same, within the stipulated time, the second respondent after giving due consideration to the written explanation submitted by the petitioner and the supporting documents produced by the petitioner, shall take a final decision as to whether the sale deed can be registered or not within a period of four weeks thereafter.

¶8In case, the second respondent decides to refuse registration of the sale deed presented by the petitioner, the second respondent shall pass a speaking order, after giving due consideration to the contentions of the petitioner as well as the supporting documents produced by the petitioner.

¶9With the aforesaid directions, this writ petition is disposed of. No Costs. 23-03-2026 Index:Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order Internet:Yes ab To

1.Inspector General Of Registration 100, Santhome High Road, Chennai-600 028

2.The Sub Registrar, Office Of Sub-registrar, Veppannapalli, Krishnagiri. ABDUL QUDDHOSE J. ab

23-03-2026

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 23-03-2026 CORAM THE HONOURABLE MR JUSTICE ABDUL QUDDHOSE 1. R.Sasirekha W/o. Ramachandran, Door No.2/81, Kundharapalli Village, Ramapuram Post, Krishnagir District-635115 Petitioner(s) Vs 1. Inspector General Of Registration 100, Santhome High Road, Chennai-600 028 2.The Sub Registrar, Office Of Sub-registrar, Veppannapalli, Krishnagiri. 3.Mr. Khamruddin Respondent(s) PRAYER calling for the records of the 2nd Respondent herein vide RFL/Veppannapalli/117/2025 dated 04.11.2025 and quash the same and consequently direct the 2nd Respondent to register the sale deed dated 31.10.2025 executed by the Petitioner in favour of the 3rd Respondent For Petitioner(s): Mrs.A.L. Gandhimathi Senior Counsel for Mr.C.T.Murugappan For Respondent(s): Mr.U.Baranidharan,SGP For R1 and R2 R3 – Notice dispensed with