Nizar Khan Kamsha Mohaideen v. The Regional Passport Officer
IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS
DATED: 02-06-2026
CORAM
THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE MOHAMMED SHAFFIQ and WMP.No.49531 of 2025 Nizar Khan Kamsha Mohaideen S/o. Kamsha Mohaideen No.40, 1st Floor, Dr. Ambedar St, Arumbakkam, Chennai-600 106.
..Petitioner(s) Vs
1. The Regional Passport Officer Regional Passport Officer, Rayala Towers 2 And 3, Iv Floor, New No.158, Anna Salai, Chennai-2
2. The Commissioner Of Police Greater Chennai, Veppery, Chennai.
..Respondent(s) Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, seeking to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the 1st respondent to issue passport to the petitioner by considering the passport application in file number MA2064661472922 dated 11.10.2022 and representation dated 20.12.2023 and 07.04.2025 of the petitioner within a time frame fixed by this court. For Petitioner(s):
Mr.I.Abdul Basith For Respondent(s):
Mr.R.Subramanian for R1
ORDER
The present writ petition has been filed praying for a writ of Mandamus to direct the 1st respondent to issue passport to petitioner by considering the passport application in file number MA2064661472922 dated 11.10.2022 and his representations dated 20.12.2023 and 07.04.2025.
2. At the outset, the learned counsel appearing for the first respondent would submit that petitioner's representations dated 20.12.2023 and 07.04.2025 would be considered and appropriate orders would be passed after issuing notice to petitioner and any other interested parties, within a time period to be stipulated by this Court. Agreed to by the learned counsel for petitioner.
3. In view of the same, taking into consideration the facts and circumstances of the case and the limited relief sought for in this Writ Petition, there shall be a direction to the first respondent to consider the representations dated 20.12.2023 and 07.04.2025 on its own merits and pass appropriate orders in accordance with law, after issuing notice and after affording reasonable opportunity of hearing to petitioner and any other interested persons within a period of four (4) weeks from the date of uploading of web copy without waiting for receipt of certified copy of the order. It is made clear that this Court has not expressed any views with regard to the merits of the case and it is open
to the concerned respondent to consider the case on its own merits and in accordance with law.
4. Accordingly, the writ petition stands disposed of. No costs. Consequently, connected miscellaneous petition is closed. 02-06-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order ANU To
1. The Regional Passport Officer Regional Pasport Officer, Rayala Towers 2 And 3, Iv Floor, New No.158, Anna Salai, Chennai-2
2. The Commissioner Of Police Greater Chennai, Veppery, Chennai.
MOHAMMED SHAFFIQ, J.
ANU and WMP.No.49531 of 2025 02-06-2026