Senthil v. Union Of India

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED : 10.08.2023

CORAM

MR.JUSTICE N.SESHASAYEE Senthil ... Petitioner Vs.

1.Union of India, Ministry of External Affairs, Represented by its Secretary, Room No.149 A, South Block, New Delhi-110011.

2.Consulate General of India Al Hamriya, Diplomatic Enclave P.O.Box 737, Dubai, United Arab Emirates ... Respondents PRAYER: The writ petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, for issuance of a writ of Mandamus, directing the 2nd respondent to issue emergency certificate for his passport application No.UE2074805038922 to return to India to attend Court hearing. 1/4

For Petitioner : Mr.G.Vana Narayanan For Respondents : M/s.K.Subbu Ranga Bharathi Central Government Standing Counsel

ORDER

By consent, this writ petition is taken up for final disposal at the admission stage itself.

2.The present petition is filed by the petitioner, who now intends to undertake a travel abroad for certain business related activities. Therefore, he applied for an emergency certificate from the passport authority. 3.M/s.K.Subbu Ranga Bharathi, the learned Central Government Standing Counsel appearing for the respondents made a statement that the emergency certificate intended has been issued to the petitioner, and the same was confirmed by the petitioner as well.

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4.In view of the above, nothing survives for further consideration in this petition. Accordingly, this writ petition stands closed. No costs. 04.08.2023 Anu Index : Yes / No To.

1.The Secretary, Room No.149 A, South Block, New Delhi-110011.

2.Consulate General of India Al Hamriya, Diplomatic Enclave P.O.Box 737, Dubai, United Arab Emirates 3/4

N.SESHASAYEE, J.

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