Selvam v. The Regional Passport Officer

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 14.07.2023 CORAM: JUSTICE N.SESHASAYEE WP.No.20918 of 2023 Selvam

...Petitioner

-Vs1.The Regional Passport Officer, The Regional Passport Office, Trichy.

2.The Inspector of Police, Velipalayam Police Station, Nagapattinam District.

...Respondents

Prayer: Writ Petition is filed under Article 226 of Constitution of India, to issue a Writ of Mandamus, to direct the 1st respondent to process the application of the petitioner vide Application No.:TR1074951927123 and to renew and reissue the passport within the time frame fixed by this Hon'ble Court.

For Petitioner : Mr.K.Kathiresan For R1 : Ms.A.Anuradha, Central Govt. Standing Counsel For R2 : Mr.G.Ameedias, Government Advocate.

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ORDER

This Writ Petition has been filed to direct the first respondent to process the application of the petitioner vide Application No.:TR1074951927123 and to renew and reissue the passport.

2.Heard, Mr.A.Anuradha, learned Central Government Standing Counsel for the first respondent and Mr.G.Ameedias, learned Government Advocate for the second respondent.

3.The first respondent is now directed to consider the Application of the petitioner and to pass appropriate orders within a period of four (4) weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. 4.The Writ Petition is disposed of accordingly. No costs. 14.07.2023 Index : Yes/No Internet : Yes/No Tsg 2/4

To 1.The Regional Passport Officer, The Regional Passport Office, Trichy.

2.The Inspector of Police, Velipalayam Police Station, Nagapattinam District.

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N.SESHASAYEE, J., Tsg Order made in 14.07.2023 4/4