HC strikes down Section 34-C of Registration Act
The Madras High Court has struck down Section 34-C of the Registration Act, ruling it unconstitutional for allowing Sub-Registrars to determine property titles. The court emphasized that such authority belongs exclusively to the judiciary, not administrative officials.
Why it matters
This ruling clarifies the separation of powers in property law, preventing administrative overreach in land registration processes.
The Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court on Tuesday struck down Section 34-C of the Registration Act and held it to be ultra vires of the Constitution.
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