P.Pushpam v. The Regional Passport Officer

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 12.07.2023 CORAM: JUSTICE N.SESHASAYEE WP.No.20546 of 2023 P.Pushpam

...Petitioner

-Vs1.The Regional Passport Officer, Rayala Towers, No.2 & 3, IV Floor, Old No.785, Now No.158, Anna Salai, Chennai - 600 002.

2.The State Represented by, The Inspector of Police, Central Crime Branch, Team XVI, Egmore, Chennai - 600 008.

...Respondents

Prayer: Writ Petition is filed under Article 226 of Constitution of India, to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the 1st Respondent to issue the passport based on the Application Reference No: 23-1001847441 dated 20.03.2023 submitted by the petitioner to the 1st Respondent. For Petitioner : Mr.C.Arun Kumar For R1 : Ms.V.Sudha For R2 : Mr.M.Bindran, Additional Government Pleader 1/4

ORDER

The Writ Petition has been filed for a direction to the first respondent to issue the passport based on the Application Reference No.23 - 1001847441 dated 20.03.2023 submitted by the petitioner to the 1st Respondent.

2.Ms.V.Sudha, learned counsel takes notice for the first respondent. 3.Mr.M.Bindran, learned Additional Government Pleader takes notice for the second respondent.

4.The first respondent is now directed to consider the application of the petitioner and issue passport withing a period of six (6) weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.

5.The Writ Petition is disposed of accordingly. No costs. 12.07.2023 Index : Yes/No 2/4

Internet : Yes/No Tsg To 1.The Regional Passport Officer, Rayala Towers, No.2 & 3, IV Floor, Old No.785, Now No.158, Anna Salai, Chennai - 600 002.

2.The State Represented by, The Inspector of Police, Central Crime Branch, Team XVI, Egmore, Chennai - 600 008.

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N.SESHASAYEE, J., Tsg Order made in 12.07.2023 4/4