Madras High Court
WP(MD)/30071/2026 of Selvi Vs The District Registrar on 16 October 2026
WP(MD) No. 30071 of 2026
BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT
DATED: 16-10-2026
CORAM
THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE K.KUMARESH BABU
WP(MD) No. 30071 of 2026
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Selvi
..Petitioner(s)
Vs
1. The District Registrar,
The District Registrar’s Office,
Rajakambiram, Y.Otthakadai,
Madurai.
2. The Sub-Registrar,
Joint-1 Sub-registrar Office,
Rajakambiram, Y.Ottahkadai,
Madurai.
..Respondent(s)
PRAYER: Writ Petition, filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying this court to issue a Writ of Mandamus to direct the 2nd respondent to rectify the encumbrance certificate maintained by 2nd respondent office regarding to survey no. 44/3, New Survey No. 189 total extent is 1037.25 square feet which is situated at Ward No.24, Block No.26, Arapalayam, Ponmeni, Kochadai, Madurai Corporation, which was wrongly entered in online encumbrance as total extent is 208 square feet based on petitioner’s representation dated 14.08.2026 within a specific period as fixed by this Court.
For Petitioner
:Mr.S.Balaji
For Respondents
:Mr.S.Siva Thilakar
Special Government Pleader
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ORDER
The present Writ Petition has been filed in the nature of a Writ of Mandamus seeking for a direction to the second respondent to rectify the encumbrance certificate with regard Survey No.44/3, New Survey No. 189 situated at Ward No.24, Block No.26, Arapalayam, Ponmeni, Kochadai, Madurai Corporation based on the petitioner’s representation dated 14.08.2026.
2. Heard Mr.S.Balaji, learned Counsel for the petitioner and Mr.S.Siva Thilakar, learned Special Government Pleader, who accepts notice on behalf of the respondents. By consent of both parties, the Writ Petition is taken up for final disposal at the admission stage itself.
3. Considering the limited scope of prayer sought in the Writ Petition, this Court is inclined to issue the following directions: “The second respondent is directed to consider the representation of the petitioner, dated 14.08.2026 on merits and after affording sufficient opportunity of hearing to the petitioner as well as all other interested parties, if any, shall pass appropriate orders in accordance with law
WP(MD) No. 30071 of 2026 within a period of four weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.”
4. With the above directions, the Writ Petition stands disposed of. There shall be no order as to costs. 16-10-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order Neutral Citation: Yes/No cmr To
1. The District Registrar, The District Registrars Office, Rajakambiram, Y.Otthakadai, Madurai.
2. The Sub-Registrar, Joint-1 Sub-registrar Office, Rajakambiram, Y.Ottahkadai, Madurai.
WP(MD) No. 30071 of 2026 K.KUMARESH BABU, J. cmr WP(MD) No. 30071 of 2026 16-10-2026