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R Lillis Mary & Ors vs The Sub-Registrar, Periamet
This judgment is about the Madras High Court holding that registration of a document is complete only upon its return to the presenter, and that the 15-day limit for referring a document for stamp duty adjudication under Section 47-A is directory, not mandatory.
Case Snapshot
Case Name: R. Lillis Mary & Ors. v. The Sub-Registrar, Periamet
Citation / Neutral Citation: W.A. No. 3265 of 2026; CNR: HCMA012230142026; 2026:MHC:4445
High Court: High Court of Judicature at Madras
Bench: Hon’ble Mr. Justice S.M. Subramaniam and Hon’ble Mr. Justice R. Rajesh Vivekananthan
Date of Judgment: 26.10.2026
Area of Law: Indian Stamp Act, 1899 — Section 47-A; Registration Act, 1908 — Sections 60 and 61; Tamil Nadu Stamp Rules, 1968
Judgment Headline
Madras High Court Holds Registration Incomplete Until Document Returned; 15-Day Limit Directory
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