Madras High CourtWP(MD)/4978/2026disposed of

Rangarajan Muthukannu v. The Regional Passport Officer

2026-03-04Honourable Mr.Justice Hemant Chandangoudar4 pages

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 04.03.2026

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE HEMANT CHANDANGOUDAR Rangarajan Muthukannu ... Petitioner vs.

1.The Regional Passport Officer Regional Passport Office New Municipal Complex Thillainagar 7th Cross Trichirappalli-620 018.

2.The State of Tamil Nadu Rep by The Inspector of Police Madukkur Police Station Pattukkottai Thanjavur District.

3.The Inspector of Police Pattukottai Taluk Police Station Pattukottai Thanjavur District.

(R3 is suo motu impleaded vide Court order dated 25.02.2026) ... Respondents PRAYER: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India for issuance of Writ of Mandamus, directing the first respondent to resume the petitioner application No.TR2077300814925 dated 24.07.2025 and consequently re-issue ECNR Passport in Petitioner's favour within the time stipulated by this Court. 1/4

For Petitioner :Mr.B.Pravin Kumar For R1 :Mr.A.Balaji Central Government Standing Counsel For R2 & R3 :Mr.Vaikkam Karunanidhi Government Advocate (Crl.side)

ORDER

The petitioner is before this Court seeking for a direction to the first respondent to restore the application submitted by the petitioner for re-issuance of the passport.

2.The petitioner's application was closed stating that adverse remarks were received from the Police concerned, stating that the petitioner was not residing in the given address. The closure of the application cannot said to be illegal and therefore, the present writ petition is not maintainable.

3.Accordingly, the Writ Petition stands disposed of, preserving liberty to the petitioner to file an application afresh for re-issuance of the passport and if such an application is made by the petitioner, the 2/4

first respondent is directed to consider the same in accordance with law. No costs.

Index :Yes / No 04.03.2026 Internet :Yes / No NCC :Yes / No mm To 1.The Inspector of Police Madukkur Police Station Pattukkottai Thanjavur District.

2.The Inspector of Police Pattukottai Taluk Police Station Pattukottai Thanjavur District.

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HEMANT CHANDANGOUDAR, J.

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