Tamil NaduSaturday, 1 August 2026·Hindu Tamil Thisai
Special audit ordered on Palani sub-registrar Justin Manikandan’s records after land irregularity allegations
A six-member special committee will examine all documents registered by Palani sub-registrar Justin Manikandan from February 5, 2024 until suspension.
Key highlights
Direct fact
In August 2026, Tamil Nadu’s registration department ordered a six-member special committee to audit all documents registered by Palani sub-registrar Justin Manikandan from February 5, 2024 until the date of suspension.
Key specifics
- The committee has 6 members, including officials from Tirunelveli, Sivagangai, Salem West and Virudhunagar.
- On July 6, 2026, he allegedly registered 1.40 acres of temple land worth ₹100 crore for ₹2 crore.
- Another complaint said he registered 1.66 acres of government poramboke land worth ₹60 crore for ₹20 lakh.
- The department ordered the report to be submitted within 3 days.
- The audit covers all documents registered from February 5, 2024, the date he joined the Palani registration district.
Exam lens
Question type: Tamil Nadu administration and land records; key facts: 6-member committee, July 6, 2026, ₹100 crore, ₹60 crore, 3 days. TNPSC may ask about the role of the registration department in land transactions.