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Mahendran v. The Regional Passport Officer

2026-02-24Honourable Mr Justice R.Vijayakumar4 pages

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 24.02.2026

CORAM

THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE R.VIJAYAKUMAR W.P.(MD)No.5010 of 2026 Mahendran

...Petitioner

Vs

1. The Regional Passport Officer, Regional Passport Office, Madurai, Bharathi Ula Veethi, Race Course Road, Madurai - 625 002.

2. The Sub Inspector of Police, Emaneswaram Police Station, Ramanathapuram 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 renew the petitioner's passport, bearing passport No.Z3515438, which is pending in file No.MD1076217421526 by considering the petitioner's representation dated 05.02.2026 within the time limit that may be stipulated by this Court. 1/4

For Petitioner : M/s.M.S.Jeyakarthik For Respondents : Mr.M.Gajendran Central Government Standing Counsel for R1 M/s.M.Aasha Government Advocate(crl.side) for R2

ORDER

The present writ petition has been filed seeking a mandamus directing the first respondent to renew the petitioner's passport based upon his representation dated 05.02.2026.

2. The learned Government Advocate(crl.side) appearing for the second respondent brought to the notice of the Court that the petitioner has been implicated in a criminal case in Cr.No.19 of 2015, on the file of the second respondent which has culminated in filing of a charge sheet in C.C.No.305 of 2025 on the file of the learned Judicial Magistrate, Paramakudi.

3. Considering the above said facts, the petitioner is directed to approach the concerned trial Court seeking permission of the Court to go abroad. In case, if any such application is filed, the same shall be disposed of within 4(four) weeks. Based upon the orders to be passed by trial Court, the first respondent is directed to proceed in accordance with law.

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

24.02.2026 NCC : Yes/No Index : Yes/No Internet: Yes/No RJR To

1. The Regional Passport Officer, Regional Passport Office, Madurai, Bharathi Ula Veethi, Race Course Road, Madurai - 625 002.

2. The Sub Inspector of Police, Emaneswaram Police Station, Ramanathapuram District.

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R.VIJAYAKUMAR , J.

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