Authority: Madurai Bench of Madras High Court

Order Date: 04 August 2023

Case Overview

  • Petitioner: A. Marimuthu filed W.P(MD) No.17160 of 2022 under Article 226 seeking a declaration that the sale deed dated 29 March 2022, executed by respondent 2 (A. Mariappan, Authorized Officer, Canara Bank, Rajapalayam Branch) in favour of respondent 5 (S. Ayyanar), was null and void, and that possession of the property be handed over to the petitioner.
  • Respondents: (1) Authorized Officer, ARM Branch, Canara Bank, Madurai; (2) A. Mariappan, Authorized Officer, Canara Bank, Rajapalayam; (3) District Registrar, Office of the District Registration Department, Virudhunagar; (4) Sub‑Registrar, Keelarajakularaman Village, Rajapalayam Taluk, Virudhunagar; (5) S. Ayyanar.
  • The petition alleged that the sale deed was invalid and that the respondents had no right to transfer possession.
  • No representation appeared for the petitioner on the hearing date, despite the matter being listed for dismissal.

Final Outcome

  • The Court held that the writ petition lacked merit and, noting the petitioner’s non‑appearance, dismissed the petition for non‑prosecution.
  • No costs were awarded against either party.

Topics: Property Dispute, Court Order