Madras High CourtWP(MD)/1862/2026disposed of

Vijay v. The Passport Officer

2026-02-05Honourable Mr Justice R.Vijayakumar4 pages

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 05.02.2026

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE R.VIJAYAKUMAR W.P(MD)No.1862 of 2026 Vijay ... Petitioner Vs.

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

2.The State of Tamil Nadu, Rep.by the Inspector of Police, Pattukottai All Women Police Station, (Crime No.9 of 2023) ... Respondents PRAYER: Writ Petition is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, to issue a Writ of MANDAMUS directing the first respondent to issue a passport to the petitioner based on his application No.TR1075544705725 dated 26.08.2025.

For Petitioner :

Mr.K.M.Karunakaran 1/4

For R1 :

Mr.P.Murugesan, Central Government Standing Counsel For R2 :

Mrs.M.Aasha, Government Advocate (Criminal Side)

O R D E R

The present writ petition has been filed seeking a mandamus directing the first respondent to issue passport to the writ petitioner based upon his application dated 26.08.2025.

2. The learned Government Advocate (Criminal Side) appearing for the second respondent brought to the notice of the Court that the petitioner has been implicated in a criminal case in Crime No.9 of 2023 on the file of second respondent which has culminated in filing of a charge sheet in C.C.No.741 of 2025 on the file of learned Judicial Magistrate, Pattukottai,

3. Considering 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 2/4

within a period of four weeks. Based upon the orders to be passed by the learned trial Court, 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.

05.02.2026 NCC : Yes / No Index : Yes / No Internet : Yes / No pal To 1.The Passport Officer, Regional Passport Office, New Municipal Complex, Thillai Nagar,7th Cross, Tiruchirappalli-620018.

2.The Inspector of Police, Pattukottai All Women Police Station, 3/4

R.VIJAYAKUMAR,J.

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