IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 20-01-2026 CORAM THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE SENTHILKUMAR RAMAMOORTHY M/s Shivalik Small Finance Private Limited Rep. By its Authorized signatory Mr.Rohit Shadeja, No. 501 Salcon Aurum Jsaola, District Centre, South Delhi New Delhi 110 025 ..Petitioner(s)

Vs The District Registrar The Office of the District Registrar, Central Chennai 268 Bharathi Salai, Express Estate, Royapettah, Chennai 02 ..Respondent(s)

PRAYER: Writ petition is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, pleased to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondent to consider the petitioners representations dated 29.09.2025 and 27.10.2025 and provide refund for the unused electronic stamp papers under the custody of the respondent in accordance with law within the time period fixed by this Hon’ble Court.

For Petitioner(s): Mr.Leelesh Sundaram for M/s Nathan And Associates For Respondent(s): Mr.U.Baranidharan, Special Government Pleader

ORDER

The petitioner asserts that it is a financial institution engaged in the business of providing loans. In relation to such business, the petitioner had purchased stamp papers for the execution of loan documents. In view of t