JUDGMENT

Dated this the 26^th day of February, 2026 The writ petition is filed with the following prayer;

(i) Issue a writ of mandamus or such other writ, order or direction directing the first respondent to file Ext.P1 Certificate of Sale in Book No.1 of the Sub Registrar Office, Edappally as mandated under Section 89 (4) of the Registration Act , 1908 without insisting on payment of stamp duty, creating a charge on petitioner’s property mentioned in Ext.P1, expeditiously, within a timeframe that may be specified by this Hon’ble Court.

2. The petitioner is a charitable society registered under the provisions of the Travancore – Cochin Literary, Scientific and Charitable Societies Registration Act , 1955. The petitioner participated in an e- auction conducted by the 2^nd respondent who is the authorised officer of the State Bank of India on 07.10.2025 for the sale of 1.69 Ares of land in Re.Sy No.216/6 of (Old Survey No.999/1483) Block 6 in Thrikkakara North Village, Kanayannoor Taluk, Ernakulam District. The sale was confirmed and the petitioner paid a total consideration of Rs.42,47,000/- being the sale price as per the terms of the public notice and relevant statutory provisions