Back
2026 Supreme(Online)(Mad) 18709
IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS
ABDUL QUDDHOSE, J
Pappathi – Appellant
Versus
The Sub Registrar (Registration), Tiruppur Joint 1 Sub Registrar, Thottipalayam, Tirupur district – Respondent
Writ Petition
For the Appellants/Petitioners: Mr.Vijay Shankar
For the Respondents:Mr.P.Harish Govt Advocate
The court affirmed the right to ensure registration of documents under the relevant provisions, mandating a response from the registrar within a specified period.
Headnote:The case concerns a writ petition under Article 226 seeking a mandate to register a settlement deed. The court found the petition valid and directed the respondent to proceed with registration if in order, and to provide a speaking order if not. The request was facilitated within a two-week deadline for compliance.
Result: Writ petition disposed of with directions for registration of the deed.
| Table of Content |
|---|
| 1. writ petition filed for registration of settlement deed. (Para 1) |
| 2. respondent to register if document in order. (Para 2) |
| 3. writ petition disposed with 2 weeks for compliance. (Para 3) |
ORDER
This writ petition has been filed seeking for a direction to the respondent to receive and register the settlement deed dated 14.11.2025 presented by the petitioner for registration.
2. Mr.P.Harish, learned Government Advocate, accepts notice on behalf of the respondent, and on instructions, he submits that if the settlement deed dated 14.11.2025 presented by the petitioner, which is the subject matter of this writ petition, is otherwise in order, the said document will be registered by the respondent, and in case the respondent finds that the said document cannot be registered, the respondent shall pass a speaking order. The said statement made by the learned Government Advocate appearing for the respondent is recorded.
3. In view of the above, this writ petition is disposed of by directing the respondent to receive and register the settlement deed dated 14.11.2025 presented by the petitioner for registration, if the same is otherwise in order. If the respondent finds that the said document cannot be registered, the respondent shall pass a speaking order after giving due consideration to the supporting documents filed by the petitioner. The respondent is directed to complete the aforesaid exercise within a period of two weeks from the date of re-presentation of the settlement deed by the petitioner for registration. No Costs.
