Madras High CourtWP(MD)/244/2026disposed of

S.Akash v. The Regional Passport Officer

2026-01-07Honourable Mr Justice R.Vijayakumar4 pages

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 07.01.2026

CORAM

THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE R.VIJAYAKUMAR W.P.(MD)No.244 of 2026 S.Akash

...Petitioner

1. The Regional Passport Officer, Regional Passport Office, Plot No.A5, Salai Road and Sashthri Road, Junction, Thillainagar, Trichy.

2. The Inspector of Police, Mannachanallur Police Station, Trichy District.

(Crime No.93/2023)

...Respondents

PRAYER: Writ Petition is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, to issue a Writ of MANDAMUS to direct the 1st Respondent to renew the Petitioner's Passport in Passport No.J4327924 in reference to the File No.TR2076039730625 dated 08.12.2025, pending on the file of the 1st Respondent Authorities, by considering the petitioner's representation dated 18.12.2025.

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For Petitioner : M/s.R.Yamuna For Respondents : M/s.J.Padmavathy Devi Central Government Standing Counsel for R1 M/s.M.Aasha Government Advocate(crl.side) for R2 * * * * *

ORDER

The present writ petition has been filed seeking a mandamus as against the first respondent to renew the petitioner's passport based upon his application dated 08.12.2025 and his representation dated 18.12.2025.

2. The learned Government Advocate(Crl.side) appearing for the second respondent brought to the notice of the Court that the petitioner has been implicated in a criminal case in Cr.No.93 of 2023 on the file of second respondent which has culminated in filing of a charge sheet in C.C.No.2562 of 2025 on the file of Judicial Magistrate No.III, Tiruchirappalli.

3. In view of the above said facts, the petitioner is directed to approach the trial Court concerned seeking permission of the Court to go abroad. In case if any such application is filed, the same shall be disposed of within a period of 2/4

four weeks. Based upon the orders to be passed by the learned trial judge, the first respondent is directed to proceed in accordance with law.

4. With the above said observations, this writ petition stands disposed of. No costs.

07.01.2026 NCC : Yes/No Index : Yes/No Internet: Yes/No RJR To

1. The Regional Passport Officer, Regional Passport Office, Plot No.A5, Salai Road and Sashthri Road, Junction, Thillainagar, Trichy.

2. The Inspector of Police, Mannachanallur Police Station, Trichy District.

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R.VIJAYAKUMAR , J.

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