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Venkatesan v. Regional Passport Officer

2022-02-10Honourable Dr Justice Anita Sumanth2 pages

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 10.02.2022

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE DR.JUSTICE ANITA SUMANTH W.P.NO.2119 OF 2022 Venkatesan ... Petitioner Vs

1. Regional Passport Officer, Government of India, Ministry of External Affairs, Regional Passport Office, Thiruchirapalli - 620 008.

2. The Sub-Inspector of Police, Avinankudi Police Station, Cuddalore District.

... Respondents PRAYER:

Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the 1st respondent to consider the application of the petitioner dated 09.04.2021 in consonance with the explanation submitted by the petitioner on 25.04.2021.

For Petitioner : Mr.Velmurugan For Respondents: R1 - Avinash Krishnan, Central Government Standing Counsel R2 - Mr.TNC Kaushik, Additional Government Pleader

O R D E R

Mr.Avinash Krishnan, learned Central Government Standing Counsel accepts notice for R1 and Mr.TNC Kaushik, learned Additional Government Pleader accepts notice for R2. Both the counsels are armed with instructions to proceed with the matter finally. Hence, by consent of both sides, this Writ Petition is disposed finally even at the stage of admission. https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/

2. The petitioner seeks a Writ of Mandamus directing R1 to consider and dispose petitioner's application dated 09.04.2021 for issuance of passport in line with explanation submitted by him on 25.04.2021.

3. Mr.Kaushik would accede to the position that the petitioner's application and explanation dated 25.04.2021 have been duly received and that the application is pending. He would assure the Court that the same will be considered and an order passed within a period of four (4) weeks from today after hearing the petitioner.

4. This Writ Petition is disposed directing R1 to dispose the application of the petitioner on merits and in accordance with law and all applicable Rules and Regulations within a period of four (4) weeks from today, after hearing the petitioner in the event the respondent is not inclined to issue the passport as sought for by the petitioner. No costs. Sd/- Assistant Registrar(CO) //True Copy// Sub Assistant Registrar Sl/kbs To

1. The Regional Passport Officer, Government of India, Ministry of External Affairs, Regional Passport Office, Thiruchirapalli - 620 008.

2. The Sub-Inspector of Police, Avinankudi Police Station, Cuddalore District.

W.P.No.2119 of 2022 KSM(CO) PM/22/02/2022 https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/