Venkatesh v. The Regional Passport Officer,

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 09-06-2026

CORAM

THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE G.K. ILANTHIRAIYAN Venkatesh S/o. Late Balaraman, No.1202, 23rd Cross, B Block, D Group Employees Layout Srigan, Bengaluru-560091.

..Petitioner Vs

1. The Regional Passport Officer, Regional Passport Office, Passport Seva Kendra Bengaluru, Lalbagh, No.45, Prestige Libra, Near Urvashi Theatre, Lalbagh Main Road, Bengaluru, Karnataka-560027.

2. The Inspector of Police Sevvapet Police Station, Avadi.

Chennai District.

..Respondents Prayer : Writ Petition (Criminal) filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the 2nd respondent herein to issue No Objection Certificate with respect to renewal of my passport bearing passport No.L9770227 on the file of the 1st respondent herein by considering my representation dated 07.05.2025.

For Petitioner:

Mr.C. Ramaraj For Respondents:

Mr.R.Ganesh Kumar Counsel for Government of Tamil Nadu (Criminal Side) for R2

ORDER

This Writ Petition (Criminal) has been filed seeking a direction to the second respondent to issue a No Objection Certificate with respect to the renewal of the petitioner's passport bearing Passport No.L9770227, by considering his representation dated 07.05.2025. 2.

Heard the learned counsel appearing for the petitioner and the learned Counsel for Government of Tamil Nadu (Criminal Side) appearing for the second respondent. Perused the materials available on record. 3.

The petitioner obtained a passport and applied for renewal of his passport. On receipt of the said application, the first respondent sought a verification report from the second respondent. On verification, the second respondent found that the petitioner was involved in a criminal case registered in Crime No.60 of 2022 for the offences under Sections 170, 419 & 420 of IPC and the same is pending for investigation. Accordingly, the second respondent submitted a report before the first respondent. Based on the said report, the first

respondent refused to renew the petitioner's passport. Therefore, the question of issuance of a No Objection Certificate by the second respondent does not arise.

4.

In view of the above facts, the prayer sought for in this petition cannot be considered. Thus, the writ petition lacks merit and is liable to be dismissed. Accordingly, this Writ Petition (Criminal) stands dismissed. However, the petitioner is at liberty to approach the first respondent for renewal of his passport in accordance with law. No costs. 09-06-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order LPP To 1.The Inspector of Police Sevvapet Police Station, Avadi.

Chennai District.

2.The Public Prosecutor, High Court, Madras.

G.K.ILANTHIRAIYAN J.

LPP 09-06-2026