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S.Thanalakshmi v. The Regional Passport Officer

2026-01-08Honourable Mr Justice R.Vijayakumar4 pages

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 08.01.2026

CORAM

THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE R.VIJAYAKUMAR W.P.(MD)No.459 of 2026 and W.M.P(MD)No.430 of 2026 S.Thanalakshmi

...Petitioner

Vs

1. The Regional Passport Officer, Regional Passport Office, Madurai Bharathi Ula Veethi, Race Course Road, Madurai - 625 002.

2. The Inspector of Police, Paramakudi Town Police Station, Paramakudi Taluk, Ramanathapuram District.

...Respondents

PRAYER: Writ Petition is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, to issue a Writ of Certiorarified Mandamus to call for the records of the 1st respondent's Impugned Communication No.SCN/1053026279/25 dated 24.12.2025 and quash the same and consequently direct the 1st respondent to issue passport to the petitioner's by considering petitioner's online application MD 1066090119225 dated 16.12.2025 and for other reliefs within a period stipulated by this Court.

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For Petitioner : M/s.S.Atham Ali For Respondents : Mr.I.Sekar 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 to quash the order passed by the first respondent wherein the petitioner has been called upon to offer his explanation on the adverse police report.

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.68 of 2024 on the file of the second respondent which has culminated in filing of a charge sheet in C.C.No.406 of 2025, on the file of the learned Judicial Magistrate, Paramakudi.

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 two weeks. Depending upon the order to be passed by learned Judicial 2/4

Magistrate concerned, 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. Consequently, connected writ miscellaneous petition is also closed. 08.01.2026 NCC : Yes/No Index : Yes/No Internet: Yes/No RJR Note: Issue order copy on 08.01.2026 To

1. The Regional Passport Officer, Regional Passport Office, Madurai Bharathi Ula Veethi, Race Course Road, Madurai - 625 002.

2. The Inspector of Police, Paramakudi Town Police Station, Paramakudi Taluk, Ramanathapuram District.

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R.VIJAYAKUMAR , J.

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