Manojkumar, v. The Regional Passport Officer,

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 24.01.2025

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MRS.JUSTICE L.VICTORIA GOWRI Manojkumar ... Petitioner Vs.

1. The Regional Passport Officer, New Municipal Complex, Thillai Nagar, 7th Cross, Trichirappalli 620018.

2. The Inspector of Police, Pudukkottai Town Police Station, Pudukkottai.

(In Crime No.1373 of 2021)

3. The Inspector of Police, Thirukogarnam Police Station, Pudukkottai District.

(In Crime No.392 of 2022) ... Respondents PRAYER : Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India for issuance of a Writ of Mandamus, to direct the 1st respondent to issue Passport based on the petitioner's application in File No.TR2064202351322, dated 11.05.2022.

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For Petitioner : Mr.D.Rameshkumar For R-1 : Mr.G.Rajaraman Central Government Standing Counsel For R-2 : Mr.K.Gnanasekaran Government Advocate (Crl. side)

ORDER

This Writ Petition is filed seeking to direct the first respondent to issue passport based on the petitioner's application in File No.TR2064202351322, dated 11.05.2022.

2. When the matter came up for hearing, the learned Standing Counsel appearing for the first respondent submitted that the application has already been closed on 25.01.2024.

3. Recording the said submission, this Writ Petition is closed, with liberty to the petitioner to make a fresh application. No costs. 24.01.2025 NCC : Yes / No Index : Yes / No jbr 2/4

TO:-

1. The Regional Passport Officer, New Municipal Complex, Thillai Nagar, 7th Cross, Trichirappalli 620018.

2. The Inspector of Police, Pudukkottai Town Police Station, Pudukkottai.

(In Crime No.1373 of 2021)

3. The Inspector of Police, Thirukogarnam Police Station, Pudukkottai District.

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L.VICTORIA GOWRI, J.

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