Shanmugam. P v. The Inspector of General (Registration Department)

ORDER Heard the learned counsel for the writ petitioner and the learned Special Government Pleader for the respondents 1 to 3.

2.The petitioner wants the second respondent to cancel the petition mentioned document by invoking Section 77-A of the Registration Act, 1908. The issue regarding of applicability of Section 77-A of the Act is pending consideration before the Hon'ble Larger Bench. The Inspector General of Registration has also issued circular calling upon the District Registrar to keep all the enquires pending. Therefore, the second respondent shall keep the complaint on his file and take a call based on the outcome of the case pending before the Hon'ble Larger bench.

3.This writ petition is disposed of accordingly. No costs.

20.10.2023 NCC : Yes/No Index : Yes / No Internet : Yes/ No ias To:-

1.The Inspector General of Registration, Office of the Inspector of General, No.100, Santhome High Road, Chennai – 600 028.

2.The District Registrar, Trichy District, Trichy.

3.The Sub Registrar, Srirengam Sub Registrar Office, Srirengam, Trichy.

G.R.SWAMINATHAN, J. ias

20.10.2023

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 20.10.2023 CORAM THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE G.R.SWAMINATHAN P.Shanmugam ... Petitioner Vs. 1.The Inspector General of Registration, Office of the Inspector of General, No.100, Santhome High Road, Chennai – 600 028. 2.The District Registrar, Trichy District, Trichy. 3.The Sub Registrar, Srirengam Sub Registrar Office, Srirengam, Trichy. 4.Latha ... Respondents Prayer : Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying this Court to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the 2nd respondent to cancel the fradulent document No.4169/2022 dated 23.12.2022 on the file of the 3rd respondent based on the petitioner's representation dated 25.09.2023 and 16.10.2023. For Petitioner : Mr.S.M.Mohan Gandhi For Respondents : Mr.K.Balasubramani, Spl. Government Pleader for R1 to R3.