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IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK
K.R.MOHAPATRA
Goldenland Developers Ltd., New Delhi – Appellant
Versus
Sub-Registrar, Ganjam – Respondent
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| 1. sale deeds registration declined due to pending clarifications. (Para 2 , 3 , 4) |
| 2. petitioner argues against refusal to register sale deeds. (Para 5) |
| 3. court observes no impediment for registration. (Para 6 , 7) |
| 4. court directs registration of deeds with conditions. (Para 8 , 9) |
ORDER :
K.R. MOHAPATRA, J.
1. This matter is taken up through hybrid mode.
2. The Petitioner in this writ petition seeks to assail the order dated 10th April, 2024 (Annexure-1) passed by the Sub- Registrar, Ganjam refusing to register the sale deeds in respect of the properties more-fully described in the sale deeds under Annexures-2 Series.
3. It is submitted by Mr. Biswal, learned counsel that the Petitioner intending to alienate certain immovable properties presented duly executed sale deeds under Annexure-2 series in respect of the land, viz. Plot No.676 under Khata No.864/402, Plot No.1529/2072 under Khata No. 864/401, Plot No. 677 under Khata No.864/402, Plot No.518 under Khata No.864/401, Plot No.676 under Khata No.864/402, Plot No.520 under Khata No.864/402, Plot No.678/2071 under Khata No.864/401, Plot No.520 under Khata No.864/402 and Plot No.519 under Khata No.864/402 in mouza Rambh
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A Sub-Registrar has the independent authority to decide the registrability of deeds, and cannot refuse registration based on a District Registrar's clarification regarding leasehold status.
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