Senthil Murugan v. The Union Of India

WP No. 18290 of 2026

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 09-06-2026

CORAM

THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE MOHAMMED SHAFFIQ WP No. 18290 of 2026 Senthil Murugan S/o.Arulananthan, 1/6 Main Road, C.Keeranur, Virudhachalam, Tamil Nadu- 606 110.

..Petitioner(s) Vs

1. The Union Of India Rep by its Secretary to Government, Ministry of External Affairs, New Delhi-110001.

2. The Regional Passport Officer, Rayala Towers, Mount Road, Chennai-02.

3. The Inspector of Police All Women Police Station, Virudhachalam.

..Respondent(s) PRAYER : Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, to issue a Writ of Mandamus, to direct the 2nd Respondent to renew the passport of the Petitioner in File No. MA1076061164725 with normal validity of ten years. For Petitioner(s):

Mr.M.Balaji For Respondent(s):

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WP No. 18290 of 2026 MOHAMMED SHAFFIQ, J.

GSK

ORDER

Today when the matter was taken up for hearing, the learned counsel for the petitioner sought permission of this Court to withdraw the writ petition. He has also made an endorsement to that effect.

2. Recording the submission and endorsement made by the learned counsel for the petitioner, the writ petition stands dismissed as withdrawn. No Costs.

09-06-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order GSK To

1. The Secretary to Government, Ministry of External Affairs, New Delhi-110001.

2. The Regional Passport Officer, Rayala Towers, Mount Road, Chennai-02.

3. The Inspector of Police, All Women Police Station, Virudhachalam.

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