Relton v. The Under Secretary (Psp-I)

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 11.09.2023

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE B.PUGALENDHI Relton ... Petitioner Vs 1.The Under Secretary (PSP-I), Ministry of External Affairs, New Delhi, India.

2.The Public Grievance Officer, Ministry of External Affairs, New Delhi, India.

3.The Passport Officer, Regional Passport Office, Kochadai, Madurai.

4.The Inspector of Police, Marthandam Police Station, Kanyakumari District.

... Respondents PRAYER: Writ Petition is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India for issuance of a writ of mandamus, directing the respondent No.3 to issue passport to the petitioner without insisting the old passport vide file No.MD4063495914521.

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For petitioner : Mr.Mayilvahana Rajendran.C For Respondent : Ms.B.Deepa, Nos.1 to 3 Central Govt Standing Counsel For Respondent :Mr.P.Kottaichamy, No.4 Government Advocate (Crlside)

ORDER

This writ petition is filed for a direction to the respondents to issue passport to the petitioner based on his application.

2.When the writ petition has been taken up for hearing the learned Standing Counsel appearing for the 1st respondent submits that the petitioner has already been issued with a passport and nothing survives in this writ petition.

3.Recording the above submission, this writ petition is closed. No costs.

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To 1.The Under Secretary (PSP-I), Ministry of External Affairs, New Delhi, India.

2.The Public Grievance Officer, Ministry of External Affairs, New Delhi, India.

3.The Passport Officer, Regional Passport Office, Kochadai, Madurai.

4.The Inspector of Police, Marthandam Police Station, Kanyakumari District.

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B.PUGALENDHI, J.

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