Madras HC: Tirunelveli Land Buyer Fails to Secure Ownership Due to Missing Documents

Here's a story about a property deal gone wrong in Tirunelveli, involving a long legal battle that finally got a decision on November 25, 2025. Let's break it down.

The People Involved

The main people involved were T. Perumal Nadar (who has passed away) and P. Rajendra Chorida. The case was heard by the Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court, with Judges C.V. Karthikeyan and R. Vijayakumar in charge.

The Original Deal

Back on February 3, 2007, P. Rajendra Chorida agreed to buy a piece of land in Valliyoor, Tirunelveli, from the Nadar family for ₹49,75,000. He paid an initial amount of ₹4,10,000 and was supposed to pay the rest by April 2, 2007.

The Problem Starts

Chorida claimed that the sellers didn't give the original ownership papers or measure the land as promised. He even hired someone to help sort it out, but things didn't go well. On April 3, 2007, the sellers sent a message saying they were ready to complete the sale, but Chorida didn't show up. They canceled the deal, and Chorida replied, saying he was still waiting for the ownership documents.

The Court Fight

Chorida filed a lawsuit asking the court to force the sale to happen. The sellers argued that Chorida wasn't ready to pay the rest of the money and that they had done their part by measuring the land and waiting at the office where the sale was to be finalized.

The First Court's Decision

The first court agreed with Chorida, saying he was prepared to complete the purchase. They criticized the sellers for often starting and canceling sale agreements. The court ordered that the sale should go through.

The Appeal

The sellers disagreed and challenged the decision. They argued that Chorida never paid the remaining money into the court, as required. They also pointed out that Chorida never denied their claim of measuring the land in his presence.

The Final Decision

On November 25, 2025, the High Court changed the first court's decision. They found that Chorida wasn't ready or willing to pay the remaining amount and that he didn't include an important person in the lawsuit. The court allowed the appeal for most of the land but agreed on a compromise for a small portion.

Important Points

• Always ensure all parties and documents are in order before entering a property agreement.
• Legal battles can be long and complicated, often depending on small details.
• It's crucial to follow through on all contractual obligations, like paying money when required.

This case highlights the importance of clear agreements and the willingness to follow through on commitments in property dealings.