WP No. 5715 of 2023 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 09-04-2026 CORAM THE HONOURABLE MR JUSTICE KRISHNAN RAMASAMY WP No. 5715 of 2023 R.Rangammal (senior citizen), W/o.Rangasamy, No.12/24, Sirumugai Road, Kavundampalaiyam, Annur Taluk, Coimbatore 641 653 Petitioner(s) Vs 1. District Registrar, O/o.District Registrar, Coimbatore District. 2.The Sub Registrar, Sub Registrar Office-Annur, Coimbatore East, Coimbatore District 3.Uthamaraj, S/o.Pazhanisasmy, No.8/12, Sadaiyappan Street, Coimbatore East, Coimbatore District Respondent(s) PRAYER Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying to issue a Writ of Mandamus, direct the 1st respondent to consider the petitioner representation dated 05.12.2022 conduct the enquiry and cancel the sale deed Document No. 7404/2010 For Petitioner(s): No appearance For Respondent(s): Mr.P.Harish, GA for R1 & 2 R3 No appearance https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP No. 5715 of 2023 ORDER This writ petition has been filed to direct the 1st respondent to consider the petitioner representation dated 05.12.2022 conduct the enquiry and cancel the sale deed Document No. 7404/2010. 2. Today, there is no representation on behalf of the petitioner. 3. The learned counsel appearing for the respondent would submit that the representation was made for cancellation of sale deed, registered in Doc.No.7404 of 2010, by invoking the power available to them under Section 77A of the Registration Act, 1908. 4. However, the validity of Sections 77A and 68(2) of the Registration Act, 1908, was struck down by the Hon'ble Division Bench of this Court vide order dated 02.08.2024 in W.P.No.10291 of 2022. In such case, the petitioner’s representation, for cancellation of fraudulent sale deed, cannot be entertained by the respondents. Hence, he would contend that the said aspect may be the reason for non-appearance of the petitioner and prays for dismissal of this petition. https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP No. 5715 of 2023 5. Therefore, considering the long pendency of this case and by recording the submission made by the respondent, this Court is inclined to dismiss this petition. Accordingly, this writ petition is dismissed for non-prosecution. No cost. 09-04-2026 nsa Index:Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order Internet:Yes Neutral Citation:Yes/No To 1. District Registrar, O/o.District Registrar, Coimbatore District. 2.The Sub Registrar, Sub Registrar Office-Annur, Coimbatore East, Coimbatore District https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP No. 5715 of 2023 KRISHNAN RAMASAMY J. nsa WP No. 5715 of 2023 09-04-2026 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis