WP No. 36632 of 2024 __________ Page1 of 4 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 24-03-2026 CORAM THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE KRISHNAN RAMASAMY WP No. 36632 of 2024 B.Krishnaveni ..Petitioner(s) Vs The Inspector General of Registration, No.100, Santhome High Road, Chennai-600028. ..Respondent(s) Prayer: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, seeking issuance of writ of mandamus, directing the respondent to consider the petitioner’s representation for exempt from stamp duty, vide file bearing No.47540 /C2/ 2023, within a stipulated period of time. For Petitioner(s): Mr.V.Vijayakumar For Respondent(s): Mr.P.Harish Government Advocate ORDER This Writ Petition has been filed to direct the respondents to consider the petitioner’s representation dated 15.11.2023. https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP No. 36632 of 2024 __________ Page2 of 4 2. The learned counsel for the petitioner would submit that in this case, the petitioner has given a representation dated 15.11.2023 seeking exemption from stamp duty. Since the same was not considered, the petitioner is before this Court. 3. In reply, the learned Government Advocate appearing for the respondent would submit that the petitioner’s representation dated 15.11.2023 will be disposed of by the respondent within a period of twelve weeks. 4. Heard the learned counsel for the petitioner and the learned Government Advocate for the respondent and also perused the materials available on record. 5. In view of the above, this Court directs the Inspector General of Registration or any other authorized officers, who has power for granting exemption from stamp duty to consider the petitioner’s representation dated 15.11.2023 and pass appropriate orders on the same, in accordance with law, within a period of twelve weeks from the date of receipt of copy of this order, after affording an opportunity of personal hearing to the petitioner. https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP No. 36632 of 2024 __________ Page3 of 4 6. With the above directions, this writ petition is disposed of. No costs. 24-03-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order Neutral Citation: Yes/No KKN To The Inspector General of Registration, No.100, Santhome High Road, Chennai-600028. https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP No. 36632 of 2024 __________ Page4 of 4 KRISHNAN RAMASAMY, J. KKN WP No. 36632 of 2024 24-03-2026 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis