Ponraj v. The Regional Passport Officer

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 19.02.2026

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE R.VIJAYAKUMAR W.P(MD)No.4385 of 2026 Ponraj ... Petitioner Vs.

1.The Regional Passport Officer, Bharathi Ula Veethi, Race Course Road, Madurai.

2.The Inspector of Police, Nalattinpudur Police Station, Tuticorin District.

... Respondents PRAYER: Writ Petition is 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 a passport to the petitioner based on the petitioner's application No.BHRMN1101418 dated 14.01.2026 by considering the petitioner's representation dated 28.01.2026. For Petitioner :

Mr.S.Prabha For R1 :

Mr.B.Brijesh Kishore, Central Government Standing Counsel For R2 :

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O R D E R

The present writ petition has been filed seeking a mandamus directing the first respondent to re-issue a passport to the petitioner based on his application dated 14.01.2026, by considering his representation dated 28.01.2026.

2. The learned Government Advocate (Criminal Side) appearing for the second respondent submitted that the petitioner was implicated in Crime No. 92 of 2022 on the file of the second respondent police and that the said case was referred as "mistake of fact" on 23.04.2022.

3. In view of the above facts, it is clear that, as on date, no criminal case is pending against the petitioner. Accordingly, the first respondent is directed to proceed in accordance with law on the petitioner's application.

4. With the above observations, this writ petition stands disposed of. No costs.

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pal To 1.The Regional Passport Officer, Bharathi Ula Veethi, Race Course Road, Madurai.

2.The Inspector of Police, Nalattinpudur Police Station, Tuticorin District.

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R.VIJAYAKUMAR,J.

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