K.S.Moorthy, v. The Regional Passport Officer,

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED : 02.01.2024

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE S.M.SUBRAMANIAM Mr.K.S.Moorthy ... Petitioner Vs.

1.The Regional Passport Officer, Shastri Bhavan, No.26, Haddows Road, Chennai - 600 006.

2.The Passport Officer, Passport Seva Kendra, Aminjikarai, Navins Presidium, No: 103, Nelsonmanickam Road, Aminjikarai, Chennai.

3.The Commissioner of Police, Office of the Commissioner, Vepperi, Chennai.

4.Inspector of Police, F-5, Police Station, Choolaimedu, Chennai.

... Respondents

Prayer: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India for issuance of a Writ of Mandamus, directing the 1st respondent herein to issue a normal valid passport to the petitioner, making it valid for a period of 10 years as contemplated under the Passport Rules, 1980. For Petitioner : Mr.S.Kingston Jerold For R1 & R2 : Mr.M.Sathyan Central Govt. Standing Counsel For R3 & R4 : Mr.P.Balathandayutham Special Government Pleader

O R D E R

The learned counsel appearing on behalf of the petitioner, made a submission that the grievance of the petitioner had already been redressed. Thus, no further adjudication is required.

2. In view of the submission made by the learned counsel for the petitioner, the Writ Petition stands closed. No costs. 02.01.2024 Jeni Index : Yes Speaking order / Non-speaking order

To 1.The Regional Passport Officer, Shastri Bhavan, No.26, Haddows Road, Chennai - 600 006.

2.The Passport Officer, Passport Seva Kendra, Aminjikarai, Navins Presidium, No: 103, Nelsonmanickam Road, Aminjikarai, Chennai.

3.The Commissioner of Police, Office of the Commissioner, Vepperi, Chennai.

4.The Inspector of Police, F-5, Police Station, Choolaimedu, Chennai.

S.M.SUBRAMANIAM, J.

Jeni 02.01.2024