Madras High CourtWP(MD)/4578/2022disposed of

V.R.B.Balasubbiah v. The Regional Passport Officer

2023-11-22Honourable Mr Justice G.R.Swaminathan3 pages

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 22.11.2023

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE G.R.SWAMINATHAN V.R.B.Balasubbiah ... Petitioner Vs.

The Regional Passport Officer, Office of the Regional Passport Office, Bharathi Ula Road, Ramaond Reserve Lane, Madurai-625 002.

... Respondent Prayer : Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying this Court to issue a Writ of Mandamus, to direct the respondent to issue the passport based on the explanation given by the petitioner on 25.11.2021.

For Petitioner : Mr.M.Sheik Abdullah For Respondent : Mr.Sasikumar CGSC

ORDER

Heard both sides.

2. The petitioner seeks issuance of passport. 1/3

3. It is admitted that he is facing prosecution in C.C.No.107 of 2011 on the file of the Judicial Magistrate No.3, Dindigul. The petitioner has to necessarily move the trial Magistrate for relief. The petitioner is given permission to file MP seeking the relief now sought for. After the same is filed, it shall be disposed of within a period of three weeks thereafter.

4. With this liberty to the petitioner and direction to the learned trial Magistrate, the Writ Petition is disposed of. No costs. 22.11.2023 Index : Yes / No Internet : Yes/ No rmi 2/3

G.R.SWAMINATHAN, J.

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