Madras High CourtWP(MD)/7546/2025dismissed

J. Mohamed Sathik Ali v. The Regional Passport Officer

2025-03-27Honourable Mr.Justice Vivek Kumar Singh4 pages

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 27.03.2025

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE VIVEK KUMAR SINGH J.Mohamed Sathik Ali : Petitioner Vs.

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

2. The State of Tamil Nadu, Rep. by, the Inspector of Police, Mandapam Police Station, Ramanathapuram District.

(Crime No.165 of 2023).

: Respondents P RAYER:

Writ Petitions filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India for issuance of Writ of Mandamus, directing the 1st respondent to renew the petitioners passport No. J9703723 and renewal application in File No.MD1077301165125 dated 13.01.2025 by considering the petitioner representation dated 27.02.2025 within the time stipulated by this Hon'ble Court.

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For Petitioner : Mr. J.Bharathiveerakumar For Respondents : Mr.G.Moovendran CGSC for R1 Mr.K.Gnanasekaran Government Advocate (Crl.Side) for R2

O R D E R

This writ petition has been filed for issuance of a writ of mandamus, directing the first respondent to re-issue the petitioner's passport vide Passport Application file No.MD1077301165125. 2.The petitioner has made an application in File No. MD1077301165125, for issuance of passport. However, upon receiving an adverse police verification report, the first respondent refused to issue the passport. Hence, this Writ Petition has been filed by the petitioner.

3. The learned Government Advocate (criminal side) appearing for the second respondent would submit that there are seven criminal cases pending against the petitioner and he is a habitual offender. Hence, the respondent police has strongly opposed for issuing passport to the petitioner.

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4. Considering the notorious criminal antecedents of the petitioner, this Court is not inclined to entertain this writ petition. Accordingly, this writ petition is dismissed. No costs. 27.03.2025 Index : Yes / No Internet : Yes / No PKN To

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

2. The State of Tamil Nadu, Rep. by, the Inspector of Police, Mandapam Police Station, Ramanathapuram District.

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VIVEK KUMAR SINGH, J.

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