Kirankumar v. The Regional Passport Officer

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 28.03.2024

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE G.R.SWAMINATHAN Kirankumar ... Petitioner Vs.

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

2.The Inspector of Police, Usilampatti Town Police Station, Madurai.

... Respondents Prayer : Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying this Court to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the 1st respondent to reissue the petitioner's passport by processing his application in File No.MD1076288167924 based on his representation/explanation dated 16.03.2024 within a time limit stipulated by this Court and for other relief. For Petitioner : Mr.B.Arun For R-1 : Mr.K.Govindarajan Central Government Standing Counsel For R-2 : Mr.A.Albert James Government Advocate (Crl. Side) 1/3

ORDER

When the matter was taken up for hearing, the learned Government Advocate (Crl. Side) appearing for the jurisdictional Police informs this Court that there is no criminal case pending against the petitioner. There is no impediment for processing the petitioner's application. The first respondent is directed to process the petitioner's application and re-issue the passport to the petitioner as expeditiously as possible.

2. Accordingly, this Writ Petition is allowed. There shall be no order as to costs.

28.03.2024 NCC : Yes / No Index : Yes / No Internet : Yes/ No Lm To 1.The Regional Passport Officer, Regional Passport Office, Bharathi Ula Street, Race Course Road, Madurai.

2.The Inspector of Police, Usilampatti Town Police Station, Madurai.

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G.R.SWAMINATHAN, J.

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