WP No. 5617 of 2026 __________ Page1 of 4 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 24-02-2026 CORAM THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE SENTHILKUMAR RAMAMOORTHY WP No. 5617 of 2026 and WMP.No.6099 of 2026 E.Anbarasan S/o. Late Elumalai Pillai, No.22, V.O.C. Street, Roshanai Pettai, Tindivanam T.K., Villupuram District - 604 001. ..Petitioner Vs 1. The Inspector General of Registration O/o. Inspector General of Registration, No.100, Santhome High road, Chennai-600 028. 2. The District Registrar O/o. District Registrar, Tindivanam, Villupuram District. 3. The Sub Registrar O/o. Vallam Tindivanam Sub Registrar, Villupuram District. 4. Mr. E.Balamurugan, S/o. Elumalai Pillai, No.52, Thirupulisami Street, Tindivanam, Villupuram-604 001. ..Respondents https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP No. 5617 of 2026 __________ Page2 of 4 Prayer : Writ Petition is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying for issuance of Writ of Mandamus to direct the 1st to 3rd Respondents to dispose of the petitioner’s representation dated 06.01.2026. For Petitioner: Mr. A.Hari For Respondents: Mr.P.Harish, Govt. Advocate for R1 to R3 ORDER The petitioner asserts that cancellation deed dated 21.08.2013 was unlawfully executed and registered. After submitting representation dated 06.01.2026 in this regard, the petitioner seeks disposal thereof. 2. Mr.P.Harish, learned Government Advocate, accepts notice for respondents 1 to 3. He submits that the registering officer does not have the power of cancellation and that, therefore, no purpose would be served by directing consideration of the petitioner’s representation. 3. The petitioner’s representation pertains to the cancellation of cancellation deed dated 21.08.2013. As contended by learned Government Advocate, the registering officer does not have the power to cancel the registered cancellation deed. Therefore, no purpose would be served by directing consideration of the petitioner’s representation. By leaving it open to https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP No. 5617 of 2026 __________ Page3 of 4 the petitioner to approach the jurisdictional civil court for relief, this writ petition is disposed of without any order as to costs. Consequently, connected miscellaneous petition is closed. 24-02-2026 Index : Yes/No Internet:Yes/No Neutral Citation : Yes/No kj To 1.The Inspector General of Registration O/o. Inspector General of Registration, No.100, Santhome High road, Chennai-600 028. 2.The District Registrar O/o. District Registrar, Tindivanam, Villupuram District. 3.The Sub Registrar O/o. Vallam Tindivanam Sub Registrar, Villupuram District. 4.Mr. E.Balamurugan, S/o. Elumalai Pillai, No.52, Thirupulisami Street, Tindivanam, Villupuram-604 001. https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP No. 5617 of 2026 __________ Page4 of 4 SENTHILKUMAR RAMAMOORTHY, J. KJ WP No. 5617 of 2026 and WMP.No.6099 of 2026 24-02-2026 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis