Logambal v. Special Deputy Collector (Stamps), Madurai
2015-01-06
B.RAJENDRAN
body2015
DigiLaw.ai
Judgment 1. This Writ Petition has been file seeking issuance of a Writ of Mandamus directing the first respondent to forthwith conclude the proceedings under Section 47A of the Indian Stamp Act as commenced in his notice S.R No.924/13, dated 26.12.2013 and release the Document No.2454/2013 on the file of the second respondent without any alteration in entry with regard to the value of the lands. 2. The only grievance of the petitioners is that in respect of the sale deed, which has been executed by the Court, neither they were called for any enquiry nor any orders have been passed, in spite of the petitioners submitted a detailed reply on 09.01.2014 for the notice dated 26.12.2013 issued under Section 47A of the Indian Stamp Act. The petitioners are prepared to abide by any orders subject to condition that they may be given an opportunity of hearing by the respondents before passing final orders. 3. The learned Additional Government Pleader appearing for the respondents submitted that as per the decision of the Apex Court, the petitioners are entitled to get the documents registered and it is for them to produce relevant documents. 4. In view of the above, there shall be a direction to the first respondent to consider the reply statement submitted by the first petitioner dated 09.01.2014 and after giving opportunity of hearing to the petitioners, pass order in accordance with law within a period of four months from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. 5. This Writ Petition is disposed of with the above direction. No costs. Consequently, connected miscellaneous petition is closed.