3.Though necessary time has been granted to the respondents to file counter, they are some way or other delaying the matter. 4.Hence, as a last opportunity, these matters are adjourned to 02.06.2026. If no counter is filed by then, a cost of Rs.50,000/- will be imposed as penalty. 5.List on 02.06.2026. [N.S.K., J.] & [M.J.R., J.] 06.04.2026

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 06.04.2026
CORAM:
THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE N.SATHISH KUMAR
AND
THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE M.JOTHIRAMAN
W.P.(MD)Nos.7415 & 6183 of 2026
W.P.(MD)No.7415 of 2026
M/s.Dugars,
Represented by its Partner,
Manjo Kumar Dugar,
Son of Amar Chand Dugar,
Door No.6, Plot No.8,
MM Street, Kodaikanal-624 101. … Petitioner
Vs.
1.The State of Tamilnadu,
Represented by its Secretary to Government,
Registration Department,
Secretariat,
Fort St.George, Chennai-600 009.
2.The Secretary to Government,
Law Department,
Secretariat,
Fort St.George, Chennai-600 009.
3.The Inspector General of Registration,
Office of the Inspector General of Registration,
Santhome High Road, Chennai-600 100.
4.The Sub Registrar,
Office of the Sub Registrar,
Kodaikanal,
Dindigul District. … Respondents
PRAYER:- Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of
India, to issue a Writ of Declaration, to declare Section 34-C of the
Registration Act, 1908, inserted vide the Registration (Tamil Nadu Amendment) Act, 1908 (T.N.Act 1 of 2026) as manifestly arbitrary and violative of Articles 14, 21 and 300-A of the Constitution of India.
For Petitioner : Mr.S.Sakthi Siddharth
For Respondents W.P.(MD)No.6183 of 2026 : Mr.A.Kannan (R1 & R2)
Additional Government Pleader
Mr.A.Baskaran (R3 & R4)
Additional Government Pleader
K.Uthira Kumar … Petitioner
Vs. 1.The Sub Registrar,
Beach Road, near the Bus Stand, Thondi, Ramanathapuram-623 409.
2.The Secretary to Government,
Law (Legislative) Department,
Government of Tamil Nadu,
Fort St.George, Chenani-600 009.
3.The Inspector General of Registration,
100, Santhome High Road,
Mullima Nagar, Mandavelipakkam, Raja Annamalaipuram, Chennai-600 028.
4.The District Regitrar,
Byepass Road,
Oyyakondansiruvayal, Karaikudi-630 002. … Respondents
[R2 to R4 are impleaded vide order dated 23.03.2026]
PRAYER:- Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of
India, to issue a Writ of Mandamus, declaring Section 34-C of the Tamil
Nadu Registration (Amendment) Act, 2025 (L.A.Bill No.8 of 2025), and (Act No.1 of 2026) as ultra vires the Constitution of India, arbitrary and violative of Articles 14 and 300A of the Constitution of India, and consequently issue a writ of mandamus calling for the records relating to the refusal Check Slip No.RFL/Thondi/2/2026 dated 18.02.2026 issued by the fourth respondent, quash the same and direct the fourth respondent to register the gift deed dated 16.02.2026 presented by the petitioner on the basis of the available certified copies and in accordance with law.
For Petitioner : Mr.E.Balaji
For Respondents : Mr.A.Kannan (R2)
Additional Government Pleader
COMMON ORDER
(Judgment of the Court was delivered by N.SATHISH KUMAR, J.)
At the time of admission, this Court directed the respondents
to file counter affidavit in these matters.
2.Today, when these matters are taken up for hearing, the
learned Additional Government Pleader seeks further time to file counter.
3.Though necessary time has been granted to the respondents
to file counter, they are some way or other delaying the matter.
4.Hence, as a last opportunity, these matters are adjourned to 02.06.2026. If no counter is filed by then, a cost of Rs.50,000/- will be imposed as penalty.
5.List on 02.06.2026.
[N.S.K., J.] & [M.J.R., J.]
06.04.2026
Index :Yes/No Internet :Yes
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To
1.The Secretary to Government,
Registration Department, Secretariat, Fort St.George, Chennai-600 009.
2.The Secretary to Government, Law Department, Secretariat,
Fort St.George, Chennai-600 009.
3.The Inspector General of Registration,
Office of the Inspector General of Registration, Santhome High Road, Chennai-600 100.
4.The Sub Registrar,
Office of the Sub Registrar, Kodaikanal, Dindigul District.
5.The Sub Registrar,
Beach Road, near the Bus Stand, Thondi, Ramanathapuram-623 409.
6.The District Regitrar, Byepass Road, Oyyakondansiruvayal, Karaikudi-630 002. 
N.SATHISH KUMAR, J.
AND M.JOTHIRAMAN, J.
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W.P.(MD)Nos.7415 and 6183 of 2026
06.04.2026