Madras High Court
WP(MD)/31925/2026 of Manikandan P Vs State of Tamil Nadu represented by the Inspector General of Registration on 11 November 2026
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BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT
DATED: 11-11-2026
CORAM
THE HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE K.KUMARESH BABU
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AND
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P.Manikandan
..Petitioner(s)
Vs
1. State of Tamil Nadu,
represented by the Inspector General of
Registration,
Registration Department,
No.80, Santhome Highways Road,
Chennai
2. The Deputy Inspector General of Registration Rajakambeeram,
Y. Othakadai, Madurai
3. The District Registrar (Registration)
Theni, Theni District
4. The Sub Registrar
Sub Registrar Office,
Kadamalaikundu,
Aundipatti Taluk,
..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 4th Respondent not to register any further sale deed, settlement deed, mortgage deed or other instrument creating or transferring any right, title, interest or encumbrance in respect of the properties situated at
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Kadamalaikundu Village, Andipatti Taluk, Theni District covered by Document Nos.2075/2006, 2076/2006, 2128/2006, 277/2007, 749/2007, 750/2007, 902/2007 and 1501/2007, registered on the file of the Sub Registrar Office, Kadamalaikundu, Theni District, in view of the pending suit in O.S. No.94 of 2021 on the file of the learned District Munsif Court, Aundipatti, Theni District and consequently direct the respondents to consider the petitioner’s representation dated 26.10.2026.
For Petitioner
:Mr.M.Ganesan
For Respondents
:Ms.M.D.Devi Saravana Priya
Additional 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 fourth respondent not to register any document in respect of the subject property in view of the pendency of the suit in O.S.No.94 of 2021 on the file of the District Munsif Court, Aundipatti, Theni District.
2. Heard the learned Counsel on either side. By consent of both parties, the Writ Petition is taken up for final disposal at the admission stage.
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3. It is to be noted that the present Writ Petition has been filed in the nature of preventing a statutory authority from performing his statutory duties as enshrined under the provisions of the Registration Act 1908. Had the petitioner been benefited with order of injunction in the pending civil suit, the claim made by the petitioner could very well be considered. But, however, without obtaining any interim order in the pending civil suit and also without impleading the parties, who may present the document for registration over the subject property, the present Writ Petition is not maintainable. In that regard, this Court is of the view that even a direction to the official respondents to consider the claim of the petitioner is not necessary.
4. In such view of the matter, the Writ Petition stands dismissed with liberty to the petitioner to approach the competent civil Court for an injection to protect his interest in the properties and if such injunction is granted, he may approach the respondents for appropriate relief. There shall be no order as to costs. Consequently, connected miscellaneous petition is closed. 11-11-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order Neutral Citation: Yes/No cmr
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1. The Inspector General of Registration Registration Department No.80, Santhome Highways Road Chennai
2. The Deputy Inspector General of Registration Rajakambeeram Y. Othakadai Madurai
3. The District Registrar (Registration) Theni Theni District
4. The Sub Registrar Sub Registrar Office Kadamalaikundu Aundipatti Taluk
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