C.Vivek Kumar v. The Regional Passport Officer

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 26.03.2024

CORAM

THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE G.R.SWAMINATHAN C.Vivek Kumar ... Petitioner Vs.

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

2.The Inspector of Police, Coutralam Police Station, Tenkasi District.

3.The Inspector of Police, IPRE Cell, Tirunelveli. (Crime No.192/2018) ... 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 issue passport to the petitioner by considering his application dated 28.08.2023 in ARN No.23-1010780249 within time limit stipulated by this Court.

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For Petitioner : Mr.Hishaam For Respondents : Mr.A.Uthaman for R1 Mr.A.Albert James, Government Advocate (crl.side) for R2

ORDER

When the matter was taken up for hearing, the learned Government Advocate (crl.side) submitted that there is no case pending against the petitioner. It appears that there was one copyright case registered against the petitioner and that it was also closed. Therefore, there cannot be any impediment for granting relief to the petitioner herein. 2.The first respondent is directed to process the petitioner's application and issue passport to the petitioner subject to the fulfilment of the other usual formalities. This writ petition is allowed. No costs. 26.03.2024 NCC : Yes/No Index : Yes / No Internet : Yes/ No Skm 2/4

To:- 1.The Regional Passport Officer, Regional Passport Office, Madurai.

2.The Inspector of Police, Coutralam Police Station, Tenkasi District.

3.The Inspector of Police, IPRE Cell, Tirunelveli.

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G.R.SWAMINATHAN, J.

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