Madras High CourtWP(MD)/3606/2026disposed of

Annadurai v. The Regional Passport Officer

2026-02-10Honourable Mr Justice R.Vijayakumar4 pages

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 10.02.2026

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE R.VIJAYAKUMAR W.P(MD)No.3606 of 2026 and W.M.P(MD).No.2940 of 2026 Annadurai ... Petitioner Vs.

1.The Regional Passport Officer, Regional Passport Office, New Municipal Complex, 7th Cross, Tiruchirappalli, Trichy District.

2.The Inspector of Police, Alangudi Police Station, Pudukkottai District.

... Respondents PRAYER: Writ Petition is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying this court to issue a Writ of Certiorarified Mandamus calling for the records relating to the letter dated 28.08.2025 in File No.TR2075284207925, Letter Ref.NO.SCN/1049958581/25 issued by the 1st respondent and quash the same and consequently directing the 1st respondent to re-issue/renew the petitioner's passport bearing No.N2429561 within the 1/4

period that may be stipulated by this Court.

For Petitioner :

Mr.V.G.Vallarasu Chezhiyan 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 to quash the communication of the first respondent wherein the petitioner has been called upon his explanation with regard to the adverse police report for issuance of passport.

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.304 of 2023 on the file of the second respondent police. So far investigation has not been completed and charge sheet has not been laid. The High Court in it decision in 2014(8) MLJ 81 has categorically held that pendency of a criminal case is not a legal impediment for issuance of passport.

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3. In view of the above said facts, the first respondent is directed to consider the request of the petitioner for issuance of passport and pass orders within a period of four (4) weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.

4. With the above said observations, this writ petition stands disposed of. No costs. Consequently, the connected miscellaneous petition is closed. 10.02.2026 NCC : Yes / No Index : Yes / No Internet : Yes / No pal To 1.The Regional Passport Officer, Regional Passport Office, New Municipal Complex, 7th Cross, Tiruchirappalli, Trichy District.

2.The Inspector of Police, Alangudi Police Station, Pudukkottai District.

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R.VIJAYAKUMAR,J.

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