Madras High CourtWP(MD)/1807/2026disposed of

Thangadurai v. The Regional Passport Officer

2026-01-27Honourable Mr Justice R.Vijayakumar4 pages

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 27.01.2026

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE R.VIJAYAKUMAR W.P(MD)No.1807 of 2026 Thangadurai ... 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, Kenikarai Police Station, ... Respondents PRAYER: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying this Court to issue a Writ of Mandamus directing the first respondent to re-issue the petitioner's passport, based on the petitioner's application No.MDA077256541924, dated 30.12.2024 within a time frame fixed by this Court.

For Petitioner : M/s.M.R.Priyanka Jothi For R1 : Mr.A.Muthuramalingam Central Government Standing Counsel For R2 : Mrs.M.Aasha Government Advocate (Criminal Side) 1/4

O R D E R

The present Writ Petition has been filed seeking a Mandamus as against the first respondent for re-issuance of passport to the petitioner based upon his application dated 30.12.2024.

2. The learned Government Advocate (Criminal Side) appearing for the second respondent brought to the notice of this Court that the petitioner has been implicated in a criminal case in Crime No.491 of 2010 on the file of the second respondent, which has culminated in filing of a charge sheet in C.C.No.733 of 2025 on the file of the Judicial Magistrate No.II,

3. In view of the above said submissions, 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 four weeks. Based upon the order passed by the learned Judicial Magistrate No.II, Ramanathapuram District, the first respondent is directed to proceed in accordance with law.

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4. With the above said observation, this Writ Petition stands disposed of. There shall be no order as to costs.

27.01.2026 NCC : Yes/No Index : Yes / No Internet : Yes / No ebsi To

1. The Judicial Magistrate No.II,

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

3. The Inspector of Police, Kenikarai Police Station, 3/4

R.VIJAYAKUMAR,J.

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