Madras High CourtWP(MD)/5054/2020dismissed

Narkis Parveen v. The Govt Of India

2023-03-10Honourable Ms. Justice P.T. Asha4 pages

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 10.03.2023

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MS.JUSTICE P.T.ASHA Narkis Parveen .. Petitioner Vs.

The Government of India, Ministry of External Affairs, Rep., by its Regional Passport Officer/ Passport Issuing Authority, Regional Passport Office, Municipal Water Tank Building, W.B.Road, Trichirappalli-620 008.

.. Respondent Prayer :- Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying for issuance of Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondent herein to extend the period of validity time of the petitioner's passport bearing No.A7885324 vide File No.TR1079406631516.

For Petitioner :

Mr.A.Saravanan For Respondent :

Mr.K.Prabhu Central Government Counsel

ORDER

This Writ Petition is filed to issue Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondent to extend the period of validity time of the petitioner's passport bearing No.A7885324 vide File No.TR1079406631516.

2. It is seen from the records that a criminal case in C.C.No.223 of 2015 is pending against the petitioner on the file of the Judicial Magistrate-I, Kumbakonam.

3. In view of the fact that there is a criminal case pending against the petitioner, this Court is not inclined to grant the relief sought for in this writ petition. Hence, this Writ Petition is dismissed. However, liberty is granted to the petitioner to make an application to the Judicial Magistrate-I, Kumbakonam to extend the period of validity time of the

passport. On receipt of such application, the Judicial Magistrate-I, Kumbakonam shall pass orders on merits and in accordance with law. No costs.

10.03.2023 NCC : Yes/No Index : Yes/No Internet : Yes abr To The Regional Passport Officer/ Passport Issuing Authority, Ministry of External Affairs, Regional Passport Office, Municipal Water Tank Building, W.B.Road, Trichirappalli-620 008.

P.T.ASHA, J.

abr Dated: 10.03.2023