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Balaji Mani v. The Government Of India

2025-06-30Honourable Mr Justice N. Anand Venkatesh5 pages

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 30-06-2025

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR JUSTICE N. ANAND VENKATESH WP No. 23367 of 2025 Balaji Mani S/o.Mani, Residing At Old No.20, New No.119b, Kamarajar Nagar 3rd Street Extention, Choolaimedu, Chennai-600 094.

... Petitioner Vs

1. The Government Of India Ministry Of External Affairs, By The Regional Passport Officer, Regional Passport Office, Chennai Royala Towers Nos.2 And 3 Iv Floor, Old No.785 New No.158, Anna Salai, Chennai-600 002.

2.The State Rep. By The Inspector Of Police F-5, Choolaimedu Police Station, Choolaimedu, Chennai.

3.The State Rep. By The Inspector Of Police Periyapalayam Police Station, Tiruvallur District.

... Respondents PRAYER 1/5

Writ Petition under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying for the issuance of a Writ of Mandamus directing the 1st respondent to renew and reissue the passport to the petitioner in application vide file No.MA1075072752925 in reference no.25-1051406240, dated 14.05.2025 in accordance with law within the stipulated time For Petitioner :

Mr.M.Manimaran For Respondents: Mr.M.P.Jaisha Central Government Standing Counsel - for R1 Mr.Leonard Arul Joseph Selvam Government Advocate (Criminal Side)

ORDER

This writ petition has been filed for the issuance of a Writ of Mandamus for directing the respondents to renew and re-issue the passport to the petitioner.

2. Heard Mr.M.Manimaran, learned counsel for the petitioner, Mr.Jaisha, learned Central Government Standing Counsel for the first respondent and Mr.Leonard Arul Joseph Selvam, learned Government Advocate (Criminal Side) for respondents 2 and 3.

3. Learned Government Advocate (Criminal Side) appearing for respondents 2 and 3 submits that a FIR came to be registered against the petitioner in Crime No.130 of 2014 for offences under Sections 279 and 304A IPC. Investigation has been completed and police report has been filed before the Judicial Magistrate, Uthukkottai, which is yet to be taken on file. 2/5

4. Taking into consideration the facts and circumstances of the case and considering the fact that there is no criminal case pending against the petitioner as on date since the police report is yet to be acted upon, there shall be a direction to the first respondent to act upon the application submitted by the petitioner dated 14.05.2025 for renewal / re-issuance of passport, if the petitioner satisfies all other requirements, within a period of four weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.

5. This writ petition is disposed of in the above terms. No costs. 30-06-2025 KST Index:Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order Internet:Yes 3/5

To 1.The Government Of India Ministry Of External Affairs, By The Regional Passport Officer, Regional Passport Office, Chennai Royala Towers Nos.2 And 3 Iv Floor, Old No.785 New No.158, Anna Salai, Chennai-600 002.

2.The State Rep. By The Inspector Of Police F-5, Choolaimedu Police Station, Choolaimedu, Chennai.

3.The State Rep. By The Inspector Of Police Periyapalayam Police Station, Tiruvallur District.

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N.ANAND VENKATESH J.

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