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Section 13: Report to State Government of appointments under sections 10, 11 and 12

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Legal Commentary & Landmark Judgments: Section 13

Section 13 requires the State Government to report all appointments made under Sections 10, 11, and 12 and provides for the suspension or removal of registration officers.

  • Reporting to State Government: All temporary appointments made under Sections 10, 11, and 12 shall be reported to the State Government.
  • Disciplinary Powers: State Government may suspend, remove, or dismiss any person appointed under the Act, and appoint another person in his stead.
  • Executive Oversight: Maintains executive accountability over registration personnel across the state.
Key Landmark Precedents:
  • Union of India v. Tulsiram Patel, (1985) 3 SCC 398: The Constitution Bench reviewed executive powers of suspension and removal under statutory administrative provisions.
  • State of U.P. v. Babu Ram Upadhya, AIR 1961 SC 751: Reaffirmed that disciplinary actions against public officers must strictly adhere to statutory rules and natural justice.
Courtroom Practice & Strategic Litigation Guidance:

Complaints regarding gross misconduct, unlawful refusal of registration, or extortion by registry staff should be escalated to the State Revenue Secretary under Section 13.

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