G.Natarajan v. The Regional Passport Officer

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 29-05-2026

CORAM

THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE G. R. SWAMINATHAN G.Natarajan S/o. Late. Gopalakrishnan, No. 288, TTK road, Alwarpet, Chennai 18 ..Petitioner(s) Vs

1. The Regional Passport Officer Rayala Towers 4th Floor, 158 Anna Salai, Chennai 02

2. The Inspector of Police E-3 Teynampet Police station, Chennai ..Respondent(s) Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India to issue a Writ of Mandamus directing the first respondent to issue passport based on the application of the petitioner dated 16.12.2025 in File Number MA2076086677325 for issuance of a renewed passport. For Petitioner(s):

Mr.B.Govindaprabu For R1:

Mr.K.Gangadharan Central Government Standing Counsel Mr.R.Rajasekaran Government Counsel For R2:

ORDER

Heard both sides.

2.

The writ petitioner seeks issuance of passport. The application was submitted wayback in December 2025. Since police verification is yet to be completed, passport has not been issued. Since more than six months had elapsed, this writ petition came to be filed. 3.

I direct the second respondent to submit the verification report within a period of six weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. Based on the same, the first respondent will take a call within a period of four weeks thereafter.

This writ petition is disposed of accordingly. No costs. 29-05-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order nsd/ay

To

1. The Regional Passport Officer Rayala Towers 4th Floor, 158 Anna Salai, Chennai 02

2. The Inspector of Police E-3 Teynampet Police station, Chennai

G.R.SWAMINATHAN J.

nsd/ay 29-05-2026