Basheer Ahmed v. The Regional Passport Officer

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 12.07.2023 CORAM: JUSTICE N.SESHASAYEE WP.No.20527 of 2023 Basheer Ahmed

...Petitioner

-Vs1.The Regional Passport Officer, New Municipal Complex, Thillai Nagar, 7th Cross, Tiruchirappalli - 620 018.

2.The Inspector of Police, V.Kalathur Police Station, Perambalur District.

...Respondents

Prayer: Writ Petition is filed under Article 226 of Constitution of India, to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the 1st Respondent to renew the petitioner's passport in F4252360 based on the application for renewal of passport made by the petitioner in application No.TR2075202031923 dated 23.03.2023.

For Petitioner : Mr.V.Elangovan For R1 : Ms.A.Murugan, Additional Central Government Standing Counsel For R2 : Mr.V.Manoharan, Additional Government Pleader 1/4

ORDER

This Writ Petition has been filed seeking for a direction to the first respondent to renew the petitioner's passport in F4252360 based on the application for renewal of passport made by the petitioner in application No.TR2075202031923 dated 23.03.2023.

2.Mr.A.Murugan, learned Additional Central Government Standing Counsel appeared for the first respondent.

3.Mr.V.Manoharan, learned Additional Government Pleader appeared for the second respondent.

4.The first respondent is now required to dispose of the application of the petitioner for renewal of passport within a period of six (6) weeks from today(12.07.2023).

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5.The Writ Petition is disposed of accordingly. No costs. 12.07.2023 Index : Yes/No Internet : Yes/No Tsg To 1.The Regional Passport Officer, New Municipal Complex, Thillai Nagar, 7th Cross, Tiruchirappalli - 620 018.

2.The Inspector of Police, V.Kalathur Police Station, Perambalur District.

N.SESHASAYEE, J., 3/4

Tsg Order made in 12.07.2023 4/4