Usha Rani v. The Regional Passport Officer

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED : 26.11.2025

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE M.DHANDAPANI W.P.Nos. 37024 & 37026 of 2024 And WMP.Nos. 39994 & 39997 of 2024 Usharani ... Petitioner in WP/37024/2024 Surya Srinivas Nedunuri ... Petitioner in WP/37026/2024 Vs.

1.The Regional Passport Officer, Regional Passport Office, Royala Towers Nos.2 & 3, IV Floor, Old No.785, New No.158, Anna Salai, Chennai - 600002.

2.The Indian Bank, Stressed Assets Management Branch, No.55, Ethiraj Salai, Wellington Estate, Chennai - 600008.

3.Bureau of Immigration, No.26, Shastribhawan Annexe Building, 26, Haddows Road, Nungambakkam, Chennai - 600006.

(R3 impleaded vide order dated 04.07.2025 made in WMP.Nos.295 & 298/2025 in WP.Nos.37024 & 37026/2024 by NAVJ) ... Respondents in both petitions 1/4

Prayer in WP.No.37024 of 2024: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying to issue Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents to consider the petitioner's representation dated 23.04.2024 to lift the red corner notice flagged in the name of the petitioner and to permit the petitioner to travel abroad.

Prayer in WP.No.37026 of 2024: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying to issue Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents to consider the petitioner's representation dated 23.04.2024 to lift the red corner notice flagged in the name of the petitioner and to permit the petitioner to travel abroad.

For Petitioner in both WPs : No appearance For Respondents in both WP.s : Mr.K.Srinivasamurthy Senior Panel Counsel for R1 & R3 Mr.P.V.Muralidhar for R2 COMMON ORDER When these writ petitions are taken up for hearing, none appears on behalf of the petitioners hence, the matter was directed to be listed under the caption 'for dismissal' today i.e., 26.11.2025. 2/4

2. Even today, there is no representation on behalf of the petitioners. Therefore, it is clear that the petitioners are not interested in prosecuting these writ petitions. Hence, these Writ Petitions are dismissed for nonprosecution. No costs. Consequently, connected miscellaneous petitions are closed.

26.11.2025 NCC: Yes / No Index : Yes / No Speaking Order : Yes / No kkn To 1.The Regional Passport Officer, Regional Passport Office, Royala Towers Nos.2 & 3, IV Floor, Old No.785, New No.158, Anna Salai, Chennai - 600002.

2.The Indian Bank, Stressed Assets Management Branch, No.55, Ethiraj Salai, Wellington Estate, Chennai - 600008.

3.Bureau of Immigration, No.26, Shastribhawan Annexe Building, 26, Haddows Road, Nungambakkam, Chennai - 600006.

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M.DHANDAPANI, J.

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