B.Mohamed Hanifa v. The Regional Passport Officer

2023:MHC:5482 W.P.No.32808 of 2023

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

Dated: 21.12.2023

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE DR. JUSTICE ANITA SUMANTH W.P.No.32808 of 2023 B.Mohamed Hanifa ... Petitioner Vs

1. The Regional Passport Officer, Regional Passport Office, Rayala Towers 2 & 3, IV Floor, New No.158, Anna Salai, Chennai - 600 002.

2. The Inspector of Police, Airport Police Station, Trichy.

... Respondents PRAYER : Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying to issue a Writ of Mandamus directing the respondent to pass orders on the representation made by the petitioner dated 11.09.2023 to re-issue his passport in No.W9433880.

For Petitioner : Mr.J.S.Jovita Berry For Respondent: Mr.Subbu Ranga Bharathi Central Government Standing Counsel - R1 Mr.S.Sugendran Additional Public Prosecutor - R2 1 / 2 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis

W.P.No.32808 of 2023 DR.ANITA SUMANTH,J.

O R D E R

Ms.Jovita Berry, learned counsel for the petitioner states that the petitioner does not wish to pursue this Writ Petition as the first respondent has issued the passport. She has also made an endorsement to that effect.

2. In light of the endorsement made, this Writ Petition is dismissed as withdrawn. No costs.

21.12.2023 sl Index : Yes / No Speaking Order:Yes To

1. The Regional Passport Officer, Regional Passport Office, Rayala Towers 2 & 3, IV Floor, New No.158, Anna Salai, Chennai - 600 002.

2. The Inspector of Police, Airport Police Station, Trichy.

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