Rev.Maussagolle Dharmarakkitha Thero And Another v. Registrar Of Lands And Others – sllr 2005 volume 3 page 113

In the case between Rev. Maussagolle Dharmarakkkitha Thero and another (Plaintiffs) and the Registrar of Lands and Others (Defendants), the court addressed the lawfulness of the Registrar’s refusal to register deed P4 under the Registration of Documents Ordinance. It was held that the refusal was proper where the person presenting the deed lacked clear authorization and the petitioners, despite having an alternative remedy, filed the application after an undue delay of 8½ years. The principle was reaffirmed that the proper presentation under statutory procedures and diligence in seeking remedies are essential for registration rights. Relevant statutory interpretation centered on sections 26(1), 36(1)(a), and 38(1) of the Registration of Documents Ordinance, and the decision underscores the