Arun Sharmila Shanthi vs Deputy Inspector General of Registration, Registration Department - Madurai Zone

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2026 Supreme(Online)(Mad) 37196

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS
D.Bharatha Chakravarthy, J
Arun Sharmila Shanthi – Appellant
Versus
Deputy Inspector General of Registration, Registration Department - Madurai Zone – Respondent
Writ Petition

Important Points

High Court directs expeditious disposal of registration appeal within four months under writ jurisdiction.

Subject

Civil Law - Writ Petition

Act Referred

Constitution of India: Art.226

Headnote

Under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, petitioner filed writ seeking mandamus to direct respondents to dispose of appeal against refusal check slip issued by Sub Registrar. Essential facts involve refusal of document registration on 29.12.2022, appeal filed on 27.01.2023, and pending before District Registrar. Court noted respondents' submission for time to dispose appeal. Issue framed as directing expeditious disposal of pending administrative appeal. Court's reasoning emphasized grant of sufficient time for due process while ensuring timely resolution. Writ petition disposed directing second respondent to dispose appeal within four months from receipt of order.

Advocates:
For the Appellants/Petitioners: Mr.S.Bharathy Kannan
For the Respondents:Mr.M.Gangatharan Government Advocate

Table of Content
1. prayer for mandamus directing appeal disposal (Para 1)
2. respondents seek time for disposal (Para 2)
3. directs disposal within four months (Para 3)

ORDER

The prayer in the writ petition is to direct the disposal of the appeal filed by the petitioner on 27.01.2023, which was preferred against the refusal check slip dated 29.12.2022.

2. The learned Government Advocate appearing on behalf of the respondents submitted that, if sufficient time is granted, the appeal will be disposed of.

3. In view thereof, this writ petition is disposed of on the following terms:-

The second respondent shall dispose of the appeal preferred by the petitioner, dated 27.01.2023, as expeditiously as possible and, in any event, not later than four months from the date of receipt of a copy of this order, by following due process of law.