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Syed Mohamed Bukari Jabarulla v. The Regional Passport Officer

2026-02-27Honourable Mr Justice R.Vijayakumar4 pages

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 27.02.2026

CORAM

THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE R.VIJAYAKUMAR W.P.(MD)No.5162 of 2026 Syed Mohamed Bukari Jabarulla

...Petitioner

Vs

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

2. The Passport Officer, Passport Seva Kendra, South Bye Pass Road, Tirunelveli.

3. The Inspector of Police, Melapalayam Police Station, Tirunelveli District.

... Respondents PRAYER: Writ Petition is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the Respondents 1 and 2 to renew the petitioner's passport based on his application reference No.ARN: 25-1000470051 in File No.MD2077312075325 dated 16.01.2025. 1/4

For Petitioner : M/s.R.Mohanasundaram For Respondents : Mr.P.Murugesan Central Government Standing Counsel for R1 & R2 M/s.M.Aasha Government Advocate(crl.side) for R3 * * * * *

ORDER

The present writ petition has been filed seeking a mandamus directing the respondents 1 and 2 to renew the petitioner's passport.

2. The learned Government Advocate(crl.side) appearing for the third respondent brought to the notice of the Court that the petitioner has been implicated in criminal case in Cr.No.522 of 2021 on the file of the third respondent. So far investigation has not been completed and charge sheet has not been laid.

3. This Court in a judgment reported in 2014 (8) MLJ 61 has held that mere pendency of FIR is not a legal impediment for issuance of the passport.

4. Considering the above said facts, the first respondent is directed to consider the request of the petitioner for issuance of the passport and pass orders within a period of four weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.

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

27.02.2026 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.

2. The Passport Officer, Passport Seva Kendra, South Bye Pass Road, Tirunelveli.

3. The Inspector of Police, Melapalayam Police Station, Tirunelveli District.

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R.VIJAYAKUMAR , J.

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