T.Premalatha v. The Sub Registrar

ORDER This Writ Petition has been filed to direct the respondents to register the release deeds and settlement deed dated 23.04.2026, 24.04.2026 and 01.05.2026 based on the tokens bearing Nos.1) TP/268370074/2026, 2) TP/268233234/ 2026, 3) TP/267786636/2026, 4) TP/268112674/2026, dated 23.04.2026,

24.04.2026, 5) TP/270423035/2026, 6) TP/270383515/2026, dated 01.05.2026 within the stipulated time.

¶2The learned counsel for the petitioner would submit that the petitioner uploaded the documents viz,. the release deeds and settlement deed through online of the Registration Department by paying necessary charges and also obtained tokens on 24.04.2026 and 01.05.2026. When the petitioner went to the respondents' office, the respondents refused to register the same by orally informing the petitioner that the document cannot be registered. Hence, this writ petition.

¶3Mr.Dominic S. David, learned Government's Counsel appearing for respondents submitted that no such documents have been received by the respondent as stated by the learned counsel for petitioner and in the event of the petitioner presents the release deeds and settlement deed, the same will be received, processed and thereafter registered if it is in accordance with law. Page3 of 4

¶4Heard the learned counsel on either side and perused the materials available on record.

¶5In such view of the matter, the petitioner is directed to re-present the release deeds and settlement deed dated 23.04.2026, 24.04.2026 and 01.05.2026 afresh along with all the documents and necessary stamp duty forthwith before the respondents. On such presentation of the release deeds and settlement deed by the petitioner, the respondent concerned is directed to receive and register the documents forthwith in accordance with law.

¶6With the above direction, this writ petition stands disposed of. No costs. Consequently, connected writ miscellaneous petition is closed. 24-06-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order SRM Page4 of 4

KRISHNAN RAMASAMY, J. SRM To

¶1The Sub Registrar, Ashok Nagar Sub Registration Office, Chennai.

¶2The Sub Registrar, Joint-I, Sub Registration Office, Saidapettai, Chennai.

¶3The Sub Registrar, Kundrathur Sub Registration Office, Kanchipuram District. 24-06-2026

Page1 of 4 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 24-06-2026 CORAM THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE KRISHNAN RAMASAMY W.P. No. 23798 of 2026 and W.M.P.No.25799 of 2026 T.Premalatha ..Petitioner Vs 1. The Sub Registrar, Ashok Nagar Sub Registration Office, Chennai. 2. The Sub Registrar, Joint-I, Sub Registration Office, Saidapettai, Chennai. 3. The Sub Registrar, Kundrathur Sub Registration Office, Kanchipuram District. ..Respondents PRAYER:- Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying for an issuance of Writ of Mandamus to direct the respondents to register the release deeds and settlement deed dated 23.04.2026, 24.04.2026 and 01.05.2026 based on tokens bearing No. 1) TP/268370074/2026, 2)TP/268233234/2026, 3) TP/267786636/2026, 4) TP/268112674/2026, dated 23.04.2026, 24.04.2026, 5) TP/270423035/2026, 6) TP/270383515/2026, dated 01.05.2026 within the time limit that may be stipulated by this Court. For Petitioner : Mr.A.D.Ganeshamoorthi For Respondents : Mr.Dominic S. David Government's Counsel Page2 of 4