Suresh v. The Regional Passport Office

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 19.07.2023 CORAM: JUSTICE N.SESHASAYEE WP.No.21060 of 2023 Suresh

...Petitioner

-VsThe Regional Passport Office, "Royal Tower", Now.2 & 3, 4th Floor, Old No.785, New No.158, Anna Salai, Chennai - 600 002.

...Respondent

Prayer: Writ Petition is filed under Article 226 of Constitution of India, to issue a Writ of Certiorarified Mandamus, calling for the entire records pertaining to the impugned order passed by the respondent vide his Letter Ref.No.SCN/313330121/22 dated 16.09.2022 and quash them and consequently direct the respondent to issue passport vide his file No.MA5064579189522 dated 12.09.2022.

For Petitioner : Mr.E.Kannadasan For Respondent : Mr.K.Gangadaran 1/4

ORDER

The respondent Passport Authority has issued the impugned notice dated 16.09.2022 seeking certain clarification towards police verification report. This is now under challenge.

2.Mr.K.Gangadaran, learned counsel takes notice for the respondent. 3.The respondent Passport Authority has done no wrong to the right of the petitioner at the moment and all he seeks is clarification. 4.The petitioner is now required to clarify on matters, on which the respondent Passport Authority seeks a clarification. 5.On obtaining those information, the Passport Authority is required to decide the issue strictly in accordance with law. 2/4

6.The Writ Petition is disposed of accordingly. No costs. Consequently, the connected miscellaneous petition is closed. 19.07.2023 Index : Yes/No Internet : Yes/No Tsg To The Regional Passport Office, "Royal Tower", Now.2 & 3, 4th Floor, Old No.785, New No.158, Anna Salai, Chennai - 600 002.

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N.SESHASAYEE, J., Tsg Order made in 19.07.2023 4/4