Telangana High Court

Telangana High Court: Sub Registrar Must Register Plot Sale Paper If Conditions Met

Updated
Sep 22, 2025 5:21 PM
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Here's the scoop: The court has ordered the registration of a sale paper for a plot in Mankhal Village, but there's a catch—certain conditions must be met first.

Sri Nandineni Narender Reddy vs. The State of Telangana and The Sub Registrar

The case involves Sri Nandineni Narender Reddy, who filed a formal request against the State of Telangana and the Sub Registrar of Maheshwaram Mandal. He was upset because the Sub Registrar didn't process, register, or release the sale paper for his plot.

The Plot Thickens

The plot in question is Plot No. 41, measuring 133 square yards, located in Mankhal Village, Maheshwaram Mandal, Ranga Reddy District. Sri Nandineni Narender Reddy wanted the sale paper registered but was facing hurdles.

Court's Decision

Judge K. Sarath heard the case. The Assistant Government Lawyer explained that Sri Nandineni Narender Reddy hadn't presented the paper for registration yet. The court decided that if Sri Nandineni Narender Reddy presents the paper, the Sub Registrar should accept it and follow the rules under Section 71 of the Registration Act, 1908.

"Every Sub-Registrar refusing to register a paper... shall make an order of refusal and record his reasons..."

What Happens Next?

The court directed the Registering Authority to register and release the paper if Sri Nandineni Narender Reddy follows the rules of the Registration Act, 1908, and the Indian Stamp Act, 1899. However, if there are objections, the Registering Authority can refuse, provided they give reasons.

Summary of the Verdict

The court didn't comment on whether Sri Nandineni Narender Reddy is entitled to have the paper registered, leaving that decision to the Registering Authority. There were no costs ordered, and any pending additional requests were closed.