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A.Balasubramanian, v. The Regional Passport Officer,

2015-12-14Honourable Mr Justice K. Ravichandrabaabu2 pages

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 14.12.2015

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE K.RAVICHANDRABAABU W.P.(MD)No.21036 of 2015 A.Balasubramanian ... Petitioner Vs.

The Regional Passport Officer, Race Course Road, Madurai.

... Respondent PRAYER: Writ Petition is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India for the issue of a Writ of Mandamus to direct the respondent to pass appropriate orders on the application in vide File Number:MD1068266015315 and consequently direct the respondent to issue passport to the petitioner's minor son namely Master B.Harivisvanath by considering the explanation dated 26.06.2015 within the time limit.

For Petitioner : Mr.AL.Kannan For Respondent : Mr.J.Jeyakumaran Central Government Standing Counsel

ORDER

The petitioner seeks for a direction to the respondent to pass appropriate orders on the application in vide File Number:MD1068266015315 and consequently direct the respondent to issue passport to the petitioner's minor son namely Master B.Harivisvanath by considering the explanation dated 26.06.2015 within the time limit as fixed by this Court.

2. It is stated that in the passport application submitted by the petitioner for his minor son, the name of the mother of the applicant was wrongly mentioned showing the name of the first wife of the applicant's father, whereas the applicant is the son of the second wife. Therefore, the petitioner gave an explanation on 26.06.2015 for correcting such mistake. It is stated that the application is still pending and therefore, the explanation of the petitioner may be considered while considering the application of the petitioner's son.

3. The learned Counsel appearing for the respondent submitted that the application of the petitioner's son will be considered in the light of the explanation submitted by the petitioner and https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/

appropriate orders will be passed on merits and in accordance with law.

4. Considering the above stated facts and circumstances, the respondent is directed to consider the application of the petitioner's son, also by taking note of the explanation given by the petitioner and pass orders on merits and in accordance with law within a period of eight weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.

5. With the above directions, the Writ Petition is disposed of. No costs.

Sd/- Assistant Registrar /True Copy/ Sub Assistant Registrar To The Regional Passport Officer, Race Course Road, Madurai.

+ 2 CC TO MR.AL.KANNAN, ADVOCATE IN SR NO. 72150, 71478 + 1 CC TO MR.T.JEYAKUMAR, ADVOCATE IN SR NO. 71389 SSL TE/SKS-RR/ : 23/12/2015 : 2P/5C W.P.(MD)No.21036 of 2015 14.12.2015 https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/