W.P(MD)No.13480 of 2023 BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 08.08.2025 CORAM: THE HONOURABLE MRS.JUSTICE S.SRIMATHY W.P(MD)No.13480 of 2023 R.Vijay Prasanth ... Petitioner vs. 1. The State of Tamilnadu, Represented by its Secretary to Government, Commercial Taxes and Registration Department, Secretariat, Fort St.George, Chennai - 5. 2. The Inspector General of Registration, Office of the Inspector General of Registration, No.100, Santhome High Road, Chennai - 4. 3. The Sub Registrar, Office of the Sub Registrar Office, Srirangam, Trichy District. ... Respondents PRAYER : Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying for issuance of a Writ of Mandamus, to direct the respondents to refund the excess stamp duty of Rs.2,19,600/- paid by the petitioner for registration of SALE certificates before the 3rd Respondent and by considering the petitioner's representation dated 15.05.2023 within the period that may be stipulated by this Court. For Petitioner : Mr.H.Mohammed Imran For Respondents : Mr.S.Kameshwaran Government Advocate 1/4 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis W.P(MD)No.13480 of 2023 ORDER The present Writ Petition has been filed for the issuance of a Writ of Mandamus, to direct the respondents to refund the excess stamp duty of Rs. 2,19,600/- paid by the petitioner for registration of sale certificates before the 3rd respondent and by considering the petitioner's representation dated 15.05.2023 within the period that may be stipulated by this Court. 2.This Court without expressing any opinion on merits is directing the official respondents to consider the petitioner's representation dated 15.05.2023 and pass orders in accordance to law within a period of four weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. 3.With the above observations, this Writ Petition is allowed. There shall be no order as to costs. 08.08.2025 NCC : Yes / No Index : Yes / No Internet : Yes TMG 2/4 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis W.P(MD)No.13480 of 2023 To 1. The Secretary to Government, Commercial Taxes and Registration Department, Secretariat, Fort St.George, Chennai 5. 2. The Inspector General of Registration, Office of the Inspector General of Registration, No.100, Santhome High Road, Chennai - 4. 3. The Sub Registrar, Office of the Sub Registrar Office, Srirangam, Trichy District. 3/4 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis W.P(MD)No.13480 of 2023 S.SRIMATHY , J. TMG ORDER MADE IN W.P(MD)No.13480 of 2023 DATED : 08.08.2025 4/4 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis