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2026 Supreme(Online)(Mad) 5186

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS
Senthilkumar Ramamoorthy, J
ESHANULLAH – Appellant
Versus
The District collector – Respondent
WP No. 1780 of 2026



Advocates:
For the Appellants/Petitioners: R. Ramesh
For the Respondents: Akila Rajendran

The court directed the administrative authority to consider and dispose of a representation for the release of a registered document within a stipulated timeframe, either by releasing the document or issuing a speaking order of refusal.

Headnote:The petition is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India seeking a Writ of Mandamus to direct the respondent to release a registered sale deed. The petitioner submitted that although the document was registered, it was not released on the grounds that scrutiny was required, leading to a representation dated 03.01.2026. The primary issue is whether the respondent authority is required to dispose of the petitioner's representation for the release of the document. The court noted the submission of the Government Advocate that the representation would be considered and disposed of within four weeks. the writ petition stands disposed of by directing the second respondent to consider and dispose of the petitioner’s representation dated 03.01.2026 seeking release of the document within four weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order by either releasing the document or issuing a speaking order of refusal.

Table of Content
1. direction to administrative authorities to decide on representations for the release of registered documents within a fixed timeframe. (Para 1 , 2 , 3)

Prayer : Writ Petition is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying for issuance of Writ of Mandamus directing the 2nd respondent herein to consider the petitioner’s representation dated 3.1.2026 and consequently release the sale deed of the petitioner vide Document No.43/2025 pending on the file of the 2nd respondent.

ORDER

The petitioner purchased a property from Mr.Jayaraman and Mr.Kali acting through their agent. Upon presentation for registration, it is stated that the document was registered under document no.92/2026. However, the petitioner states that the document has not been released till date on the ground that time is required to scrutinise the document. After submitting a representation dated 03.01.2026 seeking release, the present writ petition has been filed.

2. Ms.Akila Rajendran, learned Government Advocate, accepts notice for both the respondents. She submits that the petitioner’s representation would be considered and disposed of within four weeks.

3. In view of the above submissions, the writ petition stands disposed of by directing the second respondent to consider and dispose of the petitioner’s representation dated 03.01.2026 seeking release of the document within four weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order by either releasing the document or issuing a speaking order of refusal. There will be no order as to costs.

03-02-2026

Index : Yes/No

Internet:Yes/No

Neutral Citation : Yes/No

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