Dinesh v. The Regional Passport Officer

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 29.04.2024

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE G.R.SWAMINATHAN W.P.(MD)No.10410 of 2024 Dinesh ... Petitioner Vs.

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

2.The Inspector of Police, Kenikarai Police Station, Ramanathapuram, Ramanathapuram District.

... Respondents Prayer: Writ petition is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the first respondent to issue the Police Clearance Certificate No.MD1086854922924, dated 02.02.2024 within the time that may be stipulated by this Court. For Petitioner : M/s.K.Yasar Arafath For Respondents : Mr.P.Subbiah for R.1 1/4

Mr.A.Albert James Government Advocate (Criminal Side) for R.2

ORDER

Heard both sides.

2.The petitioner seeks Police Clearance Certificate from the first respondent. He had already submitted an application in this regard. It is not in dispute that the case pending against the petitioner is only at FIR stage. There cannot be any impediment to process the petitioner's application. The first respondent is directed to issue clearance certificate in favour of the petitioner, subject to fulfilment of the usual formalities. 3.This Writ Petition is allowed accordingly. There shall be no order as to costs.

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

2.The Inspector of Police, Kenikarai Police Station, Ramanathapuram, Ramanathapuram District.

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G.R.SWAMINATHAN,J.

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