Jahbar Sadiq v. The Regional Passport Officer

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 18.03.2025

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE VIVEK KUMAR SINGH Jahbar Sadiq ... Petitioner -vs1.The Regional Passport Officer, Barathi Ula Veethi, Race Course Road, Madurai, Tamil Nadu - 625 002.

2.The Passport Officer, Passport Seva Kendra, Mukesh Tower 13, South Byepass Road, Xavier Colony, Tirunelveli.

... Respondents PRAYER: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents to reissue passport to the petitioner, mentioning his correct date of birth as 23.04.1976 considering the petitioner's application dated 28.02.2025.

For Petitioner : Mr.K.Jeyamohan for Mr.R.Maheswaran For Respondents : Mr.A.Srinivasan Central Government Standing Counsel

ORDER

The petitioner seeks a direction to the respondents to reissue passport, mentioning his correct date of birth as ''23.04.1976'', by considering his application dated 28.02.2025.

2. By consent, the Writ Petition is taken up for final disposal at the admission stage itself.

3. According to the petitioner, on 04.03.2025, he approached the first respondent with all the certificates, wherein his correct date of birth was mentioned. However, the first respondent informed the petitioner that they were ready to re-issue the passport with the date of birth mentioned in his old passport. Except the passport, the petitioner's date of birth is correctly mentioned in all other certificates. Hence, the present writ petition.

4. Heard both sides.

5. Considering the facts and circumstances of the case, this Court directs the respondents herein to consider the petitioner's application dated 28.02.2025, on its own merits and pass appropriate orders in accordance with law, after giving due opportunity to the petitioner, within a period of four weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. It is also made clear that this Court has not expressed any of its views with regard to the merits of the matter and that it is open to the respondents to consider the same on its own merits.

6. With the above directions, the Writ Petition stands disposed of. There shall be no order as to costs.

NCC : Yes / No 18.03.2025 Index : Yes / No smn2 To:- 1.The Regional Passport Officer, Barathi Ula Veethi, Race Course Road, Madurai, Tamil Nadu - 625 002.

2.The Passport Officer, Passport Seva Kendra, Mukesh Tower 13, South Byepass Road, Xavier Colony, Tirunelveli.

VIVEK KUMAR SINGH , J.

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