Dinesh Panneerselvam v. The Union Of India

2024:MHC:2073

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED : 29.04.2024

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE S.M.SUBRAMANIAM Mr.Dinesh Panneerselvam ... Petitioner Vs.

1.The Union of India, Ministry of External Affairs, New Delhi.

2.The Regional Passport Officer, Regional Passport Office, Chennai Royola Towers No.2 & 3, IV Floor, Old No.785, New No.158, Anna Salai, Chennai - 600 002.

3.The Inspector of Police, Katpadi Police Station, Vellore.

... Respondents [R-3 suo-motu impleaded vide order dated 19.01.2023 made in WP.No.1228/2023] Prayer: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India for issuance of a Writ of Mandamus, directing the 2nd respondent to consider the application of the petitioner dated 12.07.2022 vide No.MA5064395034522 and to issue passport to the petitioner in accordance with law.

For Petitioner : Mr.S.Thiruvengadam For R1 & R2 : Mr.V.T.Balaji Senior Panel Counsel For R3 : Mr.S.Vinoth Kumar Government Advocate (Criminal Side)

O R D E R

The learned counsel for the respondents 1 and 2 would submit that the Passport has been issued to the petitioner. Accordingly, the grievance of the petitioner has been redressed and consequently, this Writ Petition stands closed. No costs.

29.04.2024 Jeni Index : Yes Speaking order / Non-speaking order

To 1.The Union of India, Ministry of External Affairs, New Delhi.

2.The Regional Passport Officer, Regional Passport Office, Chennai Royola Towers No.2 & 3, IV Floor, Old No.785, New No.158, Anna Salai, Chennai - 600 002.

3.The Inspector of Police, Katpadi Police Station, Vellore.

S.M.SUBRAMANIAM, J.

Jeni 29.04.2024