THE HON'BLE SRI JUSTICE ASHUTOSH MOHUNTA W.P.No.3536 OF 2011 ORDER:- The petitioner stated to have purchased vacant site admeasuring 200 square yards comprises of Plot No.85 in S.No.151/1C (Patta No.42) of Vepagunta Village within the limits of Greater Visakhapatnam Municipal Corporation, Gopalapatnam S.R.O. limits, Visakhapatnam District from Pitambaram Family under draft sale deed dated 31-01-2011. The same was presented to respondent who allegedly refused to accept the sale deed for registration. Therefore, the present writ petition is filed seeking a writ of Mandamus directing the respondent to receive and register the document executed by the vendor and vendee. Heard learned counsel for the petitioner and the learned Government Pleader for Revenue. It is well settled law that when a document is presented for registration, it is obligatory on the part of the registering authorities to entertain such document and process the same for registration as per the provisions of the Registration Act, 1908 and the Rules made thereunder. Therefore, the writ petition is disposed of directing the respondent to entertain and process the documents presented by the petitioner in respect of the subject lands. However, it is made clear that such registration shall be subject to the compliance of the provisions of the Indian Stamp Act, 1899 and the Rules made thereunder. Further, it is made clear that if there are any objections for registration, it is open for the authorities to record reasons for such refusal and communicate the same to the petitioner. There shall be no order as to costs. _​________________________________ JUSTICE ASHUTOSH MOHUNTA 18th February, 2011 Note:- Furnish C.C. within one week. B/O. AMD/VV