Nabees Khan 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 Nabees Khan ... Petitioner Vs.

1.The Regional Passport Officer, Passport Office, Tirchirapalli.

2.The Inspector of Police, Nagudi Police Station, Pudukkottai District.

... Respondents PRAYER: Writ petition is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, to issue a Writ of Mandamus, to direct the 1st respondent to issue a passport to the petitioner based on application number TR2064410446722 by considering the petitioners representations dated 11.02.2023 and 22.02.2023 within the time limit that may be stipulated by this Honble High Court.

For Petitioner : Mr.P.Sureshkumar For R1 : Mr.M.Karunanithi Special Government Pleader For R2 : Mr.Thanga Aravindh Government Advocate (Crl.side) 1/4

ORDER

Heard the learned counsel on either side.

2.The petitioner submitted an application for issuance of passport. It appears that the petitioner was involved in a case of affray some years back. That need not act as an impediment. 3.The first respondent is directed to consider the petitioner's application as expeditiously as possible and issue passport, subject to the fulfilment of other usual formalities.

4.Accordingly, this writ petition is allowed. No costs. 02.03.2023 NCC : Yes / No Index : Yes / No Internet : Yes/ No pnn 2/4

To 1.The Regional Passport Officer, Passport Office, Tirchirapalli.

2.The Inspector of Police, Nagudi Police Station, Pudukkottai District.

3/4

G.R.SWAMINATHAN,J.

pnn 02.03.2023 4/4