M.Bakkiyaraj v. The Union Of India

2024:MHC:6427

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

Dated: 19.02.2024

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE DR. JUSTICE ANITA SUMANTH M.Bakkiyaraj ... Petitioner Vs 1.The Union of India, Ministry of External affairs, Union of India, E Block, Central Secretariat, New Delhi.

2.The Union of India, Ministry of Overseas Indian Affairs, Jaisalmer House, Mansingh Road, New Delhi.

3.The Regional Passport Office, O/o. Regional Passport Office, Rayala Towers. No.2 and 3, IV Floor, Old No.785, 158, Anna salai, Triplicane, Chennai, Tamil Nadu - 600 002.

4. The Inspector of Police, Ramanatham Police Station, Cuddalore District.

.... Respondents 1/4

PRAYER: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying to issue a Writ of Mandamus directing the 3rd respondent to renew the passport of the petitioner based on the application No.23-2002748356 dated 07.07.2023 made by the petitioner before the 3rd respondent. For Petitioner : Mr.K.Bratheesh For Respondents: Mr.V.Meganathan Government Advocate - R4 No appearance - R1 to R3

O R D E R

Mr.K.Bratheesh, learned counsel on record for the petitioner, on instructions, states that the petitioner does not wish to pursue this Writ Petition. He has also made an endorsement to that effect.

2. Recording the endorsement, this Writ Petition is dismissed as withdrawn. No costs.

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Union of India, E Block, Central Secretariat, New Delhi.

2.The Union of India, Ministry of Overseas Indian Affairs, Jaisalmer House, Mansingh Road, New Delhi.

3.The Regional Passport Office, O/o. Regional Passport Office, Rayala Towers. No.2 and 3, IV Floor, Old No.785, 158, Anna salai, Triplicane, Chennai, Tamil Nadu - 600 002.

4. The Inspector of Police, Ramanatham Police Station, Cuddalore District.

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Dr.ANITA SUMANTH,J.

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