Madras High CourtWP(MD)/1662/2026disposed of

Rajasekar v. The Regional Passport Officer

2026-01-28Honourable Mr Justice R.Vijayakumar4 pages

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 28.01.2026

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE R.VIJAYAKUMAR W.P(MD)No.1662 of 2026 Rajasekar ... Petitioner Vs

1. The Regional Passport Officer, Government of India, Ministry of External Affairs, Passport Officer, New Municipal Complex, 7th Cross, Thillai Nagar, Tiruchirapalli - 620016.

2. The Inspector of Police, Adirampattinam Police Station, Thanjavur District.

... Respondents PRAYER: Writ Petition is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the 1st Respondent to re-issue Passport of the Petitioner filed Application File Number. TR1076092104323 dated 19.02.2024 for the period of 10 years validity within a time limit stipulated by this Court.

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For Petitioner : Mr. D.Rajaboopathy For Respondents : Mr.G.Ramanathan Central Government Standing Counsel for R1 Mrs.M.Aasha Government Advocate (Crl.Side) for R2 & R3 *****

O R D E R

The present writ petition has been filed seeking mandamus directing the first respondent to reissue the passport based upon the petitioner's application dated 19.02.2024.

2. The learned Government Advocate (Crl.Side) appearing for the second respondent submits that the petitioner has been implicated in a criminal case in Cr.No.179/2022, which has culminated in filing of charge sheet in C.C.No.62 of 2024 on the file of the learned Judicial Magistrate, Pattukottai.

3. Considering the abovesaid facts, the petitioner is directed to approach the concerned trial court seeking permission to go abroad. If such 2/4

application is filed, the same shall be disposed of within four (4) weeks from the date of application. Based upon the orders to be passed by the concerned trial court, the first respondent is directed to proceed in accordance with law.

4. With the said observations, this writ petition is disposed of. No costs. 28.01.2026 NCC : Yes/No Index : Yes / No Internet : Yes / No apd To

1. The Regional Passport Officer, Government of India, Ministry of External Affairs, Passport Officer, New Municipal Complex, 7th Cross, Thillai Nagar, Tiruchirapalli - 620016.

2. The Inspector of Police, Adirampattinam Police Station, Thanjavur District.

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R.VIJAYAKUMAR,J.

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