Sivaji v. The Regional Passport Officer

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 02.03.2023

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE G.R.SWAMINATHAN Sivaji ... Petitioner Vs.

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

2.The Inspector of Police, B3 Teppakkulam Police Station, Madurai District.

... Respondents Prayer : Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying this Court to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the 1st respondent to Renew and Re-issue the petitioner's Passport No.H7913252, within a stipulated time that may be fixed by this Court.

For Petitioner : Mr.G.Hariharan For Respondents : Mr.V.B.Sundareshwar, Central Govt. Standing Counsel for R1.

Mr.B.Thanga Aravindh, Govt. Advocate (Crl. Side) for R2.

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ORDER

Heard the learned counsel on either side.

2.When the matter was taken up for disposal, the learned Government Advocate (Crl. Side) submitted that the criminal case registered against the petitioner has culminated in C.C.No.2261 of 2022 on the file of the learned Judicial Magistrate No.I, Madurai. Therefore, the petitioner has to necessarily move the jurisdictional Magistrate for permission. As and when such an application is filed, the jurisdictional Magistrate is directed to dispose of the same on merits and in accordance with law within a period of three weeks thereafter.

3.The writ petition is disposed of accordingly. No costs. 02.03.2023 NCC : Yes/No Index : Yes / No Internet : Yes/ No ias 2/4

To:- The Inspector of Police, B3 Teppakkulam Police Station, Madurai District.

Copy to:- The Judicial Magistrate No.I, Madurai.

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G.R.SWAMINATHAN, J.

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