Court directs consideration of representation for excess stamp duty refund within 12 weeks without merits adjudication.

ORDER

This writ petition has been filed to direct the respondent to refund the excess stamp duty said to have been paid by the petitioner for the registration of the sale certificate.

2. According to the petitioner, under protest, she had paid the excess stamp duty as demanded by the respondent for the registration of sale certificate. She claims that an excess amount of Rs.93,000/- was paid by the petitioner towards stamp duty for registering the sale certificate. Therefore, according to the petitioner, the excess amount has to be refunded to the petitioner.

3. Mr.U.Baranidharan, learned Special Government Pleader, accepts notice on behalf of the respondent. He would submit that the petitioner is not entitled to refund of the alleged excess amount. He would also submit that no excess amount was collected from the petitioner as stamp duty for registration of sale certificate, which is presented by the petitioner for registration.

4. Admittedly, prior to the filing of this writ petition, a representation was given by the petitioner to the respondent on 05.03.2026 seeking refund of the alleged excess payment made by the petitioner towards stamp duty for registration of the sale certificate. Admittedly, the said representation was not considered by the respondent by passing a final order.

5. This Court is not expressing any opinion on the merits of the respective contentions.

6. No prejudice would be caused to the respondent, if the petitioner’s representation as stated supra is considered on merits and in accordance with law, within a time frame to be fixed by this Court. 7. For the foregoing reasons, this Writ Petition is disposed of by directing the respondent to pass final orders on merits and in accordance with law, on the petitioner’s representation, dated 05.03.2026 seeking refund of the alleged excess payment made by the petitioner towards stamp duty amount of Rs.93,000/- in respect of the sale certificate presented by the petitioner for registration, within a period of twelve (12)