Aloshious Ponnusamy v. The Regional Passport Officer

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 27.03.2024

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE G.R.SWAMINATHAN Aloshious Ponnusamy ... Petitioner Vs.

1.The Regional Passport Officer, Bharathi Ula Veethi, Race Course Road, Madurai - 625 002.

2.The Inspector of Police, Marthandam Police Station, Kanyakumari District.

... Respondents Prayer : Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying this Court to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the first respondent to grant renewal of passport to the petitioner by considering the petitioner's representation dated 09.03.2024.

For Petitioner : Mr.A.Gnana Sekar For R-1 : Mr.D.Saravanan For R-2 : Mr.A.Albert James Government Advocate (Crl. Side) 1/3

ORDER

Heard both sides.

2. The petitioner seeks renewal of his passport. The petitioner was involved in a murder case and he has since been acquitted. It appears that security proceedings under Section 110 CrPC is pending. This will not operate as an impediment. Therefore, the first respondent is directed to process the petitioner's application and re-issue the passport to the petitioner subject to fulfilment of other usual formalities.

3. Accordingly, the Writ Petition is allowed. There shall be no order as to costs.

27.03.2024 NCC : Yes / No Index : Yes / No Internet : Yes/ No Lm To 1.The Regional Passport Officer, Bharathi Ula Veethi, Race Course Road, Madurai - 625 002.

2.The Inspector of Police, Marthandam Police Station, Kanyakumari District.

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G.R.SWAMINATHAN, J.

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