Madras High CourtWP(MD)/5134/2022disposed of

Fathima v. The Passport Regional Officer

2023-11-22Honourable Mr Justice G.R.Swaminathan4 pages

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 22.11.2023

CORAM

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

1.The Passport Regional Officer, O/o.The Passport Regional Zone, Bharathiula Street, Race Course Street, Madurai-02.

2.The Superintendent of Police, O/o. The Superintendent of Police, Ramanathapuram District.

3.The Inspector of Police, Keelakarai Police (L & O) Ramanathapuram.

4.Ravi ... Respondents Prayer : Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying this Court to issue a Writ of Mandamus, to direct the first respondent to cancel the passport of the fourth respondent in Passport No.E1840041 issued by him and further direct the respondents 2 & 3 to take appropriate action against the said fourth respondent according to law by considering the petitioner's representation dated 01.03.2022.

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For Petitioner : Mr.S.M.A.Jinnah For Respondents : Mr.V.B.Sundareswar : Mr.A.Albert James Government Advocate for R2 & R3

ORDER

Heard both sides.

2. The petitioner is the wife of the fourth respondent. Their matrimonial relationship had come under strain. They are now living separately. The petitioner now alleges that the fourth respondent had obtained passport by submitting fraudulent and bogus document.

3. When the matter was taken up for hearing, the learned standing counsel appearing for the first respondent submitted that the petitioner's complaint has been taken on file and the certificates submitted by the fourth respondent have been sent to the issuing authorities for verification. It is stated that based on the outcome of enquiry, further action will be taken.

4. The first respondent is directed to put the fourth respondent on notice and conclude enquiry and dispose of the petitioner's representation dated 01.03.2022. This shall be done by the first respondent within a period of four months from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. 2/4

5. The Writ Petition is disposed of accordingly. No costs. 22.11.2023 Index : Yes / No Internet : Yes/ No rmi To 1.The Superintendent of Police, O/o. The Superintendent of Police, Ramanathapuram District.

2.The Inspector of Police, Keelakarai Police (L & O) Ramanathapuram.

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G.R.SWAMINATHAN, J.

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