Madras High CourtWP/22281/2014disposed of

Chandrasekar, v. The Regional Passport Officer,

2016-07-19Honourable Mr Justice M. Jaichandren2 pages

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED:19.07.2016

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE M.JAICHANDREN W.P.No.22281 of 2014 Chandrasekar ..Petitioner vs.

The Regional Passport Officer Royala Towers IV Floor, Anna Salai Chennai 600 002.

.. Respondent Prayer: Writ Petition under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying to issue a writ of mandamus, directing the respondent to re-issue the passport to the petitioner, based on his Application No.14-1006161531 dated 19.07.2014. For Petitioner : Mr.M.Saravanakumar For Respondent : Mr.V.Venkatesan Senior Central Government Standing Counsel

ORDER

Heard.

2. This writ petition has been filed praying that this Court may be pleased to issue a WRIT OF MANDAMUS to direct the respondent to re-issue the passport to the petitioner, based on his Application No.14-1006161531, dated 19.07.2014.

3. At this stage of the hearing of the writ petition, the learned counsel appearing on behalf of the respondent had submitted that the application made by the petitioner, bearing Application No.14-1006161531, dated 19.07.2014, would be considered by the respondent, and appropriate orders will be passed thereon, after giving an opportunity of hearing to the petitioner, on merits and in accordance with law, within the time limit, as may be prescribed by this Court.

4. In view of the submission made by the learned counsel appearing on behalf of the respondent, this Court finds it appropriate to direct the petitioner to appear before the respondent, on 25.07.2016, at 10.30 a.m., along with the https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/

relevant documents. On the petitioner complying with the necessary formalities, the respondent shall consider the application made by the petitioner, in Application No.141006161531, dated 19.07.2014, and pass appropriate orders thereon, within a period of four weeks, thereafter, after giving an opportunity of hearing to the petitioner. The petitioner shall furnish a copy of his Application No.14-1006161531, dated 19.07.2014, to the respondent, along with a copy of this order. However, it is made clear that this Court, by this order, has not expressed any opinion on the merits of the matter.

5. The writ petition is disposed of, with the above direction. No costs.

-s/dAssistant Registrar True Copy Sub-Assistant Registrar vj2 To The Regional Passport Officer Royala Towers IV Floor, Anna Salai Chennai 600 002.

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