Madras High Court

Madras HC: Sub Registrar Must Expedite Family Property Dispute Resolution

Updated
Jan 9, 2026 10:59 PM
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Quick Summary: The Madurai Bench of Madras High Court has told the Sub Registrar in Palayamkottai, Tirunelveli, to handle a pending decision related to a family argument. The case was heard on December 26, 2025, and Judge R. Poornima gave the order.

The Case Background

This case involves a request made by R.S. Vikram Krishna. He went to the court asking for a type of order that forces a government worker to do their job right or fix a mistake. In this situation, R.S. Vikram Krishna wanted the Sub Registrar to return the final decision from a family argument case (O.S.No.190/2025) dated October 13, 2025.

The Family Dispute

The family argument was about dividing property among family members. This was settled peacefully through Lok Adalat, a system for solving arguments outside the courts. The final decision was made on October 13, 2025. R.S. Vikram Krishna, who was the third person involved in the argument, submitted this decision for official recording on December 4, 2025. However, the process was delayed.

The Petitioner's Plea

R.S. Vikram Krishna sent a request to the District Registrar and Sub Registrar on December 17, 2025, asking them to complete the registration. Since they didn't respond, he filed a request with the court. His lawyer, Mr. V.R. Shanuganathan, argued that the registration was delayed without any good reason.

The Court's Decision

Judge R. Poornima heard the case on December 26, 2025. The government lawyer, Mr. T. Amjad Khan, spoke for the other side. He promised the court that R.S. Vikram Krishna's request would be looked at within two weeks.

"Considering the said submission, the writ petition is disposed of by directing the 2nd respondent to consider the representation of the petitioner dated 17.10.2025 and pass orders on merits and in accordance with law, within a period of two weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order."

Summary of the Verdict

The court decided that the Sub Registrar must review R.S. Vikram Krishna's request and make a decision within two weeks. This ensures that the pending decision will be handled quickly, giving relief to R.S. Vikram Krishna and his family.

Tags:
Property Rights
Family Law
Administrative Law