Basheer Ahamed v. The Passport Officer

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

Dated : 23.02.2024

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MRS.JUSTICE J.NISHA BANU W.P.No.5668 of 2021 Basheer Ahamed ... Petitioner vs.

The Passport Officer, Regional Passport Office, No.158, Annasalai, Chennai 600 002.

... Respondent Prayer: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India to issue a Writ of Mandamus directing the respondent to reissue a new passport for the period of 10 years based on the petitioner's application dated 05.10.2020.

For Petitioner : No appearance For Respondent : Ms.A.Anuratha, ACGSC

O R D E R

This Writ Petition has been filed to reissue a new passport in continuation of his existing passport based on his application.

2. When the writ petition was taken up for hearing on 22.02.2024, there was no representation for the petitioner. Therefore, it was posted under the caption 'for dismissal' on 23.02.2024. Even today, when the 1/3

matter is called, there is no representation for the petitioner. This Court has no other option except to dismiss the writ petition for nonprosecution. Accordingly, the Writ Petition is dismissed for nonprosecution. No costs. 23.02.2024 Index :Yes/No Speaking /Non speaking order sk To The Passport Officer, Regional Passport Office, No.158, Annasalai, Chennai 600 002.

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J.NISHA BANU, J.

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