Madras High CourtWP(MD)/3620/2026disposed of

Kalaiyarasan v. The 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.3620 of 2026 Kalaiyarasan ... Petitioner Vs.

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

2.The Superintendent of Police, O/o. The Superintendent of Police, Thanjavur District.

3.The Inspector of Police, Koodalpudur Police Station, Madurai City.

... Respondents PRAYER: Writ Petition is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying this court to issue a Writ of Mandamus to direct the Respondent No.1 to Reissue New Passport to the petitioner by considering his explanation dated 18.12.2025.

For Petitioner :

Mr.S.Nihar Ali 1/4

For R1 :

Mr.A.Muthuramalingam, Central Government Standing Counsel For R2 and R3 :

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 reissue passport to the writ petitioner based upon his explanation dated 18.12.2025.

2. The learned Government Advocate (Criminal Side) appearing for the second and third respondents brought to the notice of the Court that the petitioner has been implicated in a criminal case in Crime No.561 of 2021 on the file of third respondent which has culminated in filing of a charge sheet in C.C.No.741 of 2024 on the file of learned Judicial Magistrate No.VI, Madurai.

3. Considering the above said facts, the petitioner is directed to approach the trial Court concerned seeking permission of the Court to go 2/4

abroad. In case if any such application is filed, the same shall be disposed of 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.

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, Thillai Nagar,7th Cross, Tiruchirappalli-620018.

2.The Superintendent of Police, O/o. The Superintendent of Police, Thanjavur District.

3.The Inspector of Police, Koodalpudur Police Station, Madurai City.

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R.VIJAYAKUMAR,J.

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