Madras High CourtWP/15646/2015disposed of

Raviraj, v. The Regional Passport Officer,

2015-08-14Honourable Mr Justice M.M.Sundresh2 pages

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED : 14.8.2015

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE M.M.SUNDRESH W.P.No.15646 of 2015 Raviraj S/o.Late Govindan No.19 Kanniappan Street Ettiyappan Nagar Secretariat Colony Lakshmipuram Chennai-600 099.

... PETITIONER Vs.

The Regional Passport Officer Chennai Royala Towers No.2 and 3 IV Floor, Old No.785 New No.158 Anna Salai, Chennai-2.

... RESPONDENT Writ petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying for the issuance of a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondent to re-issue petitioner Passport bearing No.E2264202 within the time prescribed by this Court.

For Petitioner: Mr.P.Chandrasekar For Respondent: Mr.K.Raju Central Govt. Standing counsel

O R D E R

With the consent of both side, the writ petition itself has been taken up for disposal.

2 The learned counsel for the petitioner submitted that despite the fact that the clarification sought for having been given, passport has not been given.

3 The learned counsel for the respondent submitted that dispense with the physical presence of the petitioner was rejected for which the learned counsel for the petitioner has also agreed. https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/

4 Considering the same, the writ petition stands disposed of by directing the petitioner to appear before the respondent with relevant papers. The respondent shall take appropriate steps towards renewal of passport as expeditiously as possible preferably within a period of four weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. No costs. Consequently, connected M.P.No.1 of 2015 is closed. Sd/- Assistant Registrar //True Copy// Sub Assistant Registrar vaan To The Regional Passport Officer Chennai Royala Towers No.2 and 3 IV Floor, Old No.785 New No.158 Anna Salai, Chennai-2. + 1 cc to Mr.P. chandrasekar, Advocate Sr.42949 + 1 cc to Mr.K. Raju, Central Government standing counsel.Sr.42953 W.P.No.15646 of 2015 and M.P.No.1 of 2015 CTK(CO) Eu 03.09.15 https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/