Vasanthakumar A v. The Regional Passport Officer

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 29.06.2022

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE G.R.SWAMINATHAN A.Vasanthakumar ... Petitioner Vs.

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

2.The Inspector of Police, Keelavalavu 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, to direct the 1st respondent to issue passport to the petitioner by considering his application dated 12.05.2022 in File No.MD 1064208068722.

For Petitioner : Mr.A.V.Arun For Respondents : Mrs.L.Victoria Gowri, Asst. Solicitor General for R1.

Mr.N.Ramesh Arumugam, Government Advocate for R2.

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ORDER

Heard the learned counsel on either side.

2.The petitioner seeks issuance of passport. He submitted the petition mentioned application. It appears that a criminal case is pending against the petitioner. But then, it is only at the FIR stage. Therefore, there cannot be any impediment for processing the petitioner's application. The first respondent is directed to process the petitioner's application and issue passport to the petitioner subject to the fulfilment of usual formalities. 3.The writ petition is allowed accordingly. No costs. 29.06.2022 Index : Yes / No Internet : Yes/ No ias To:

The Inspector of Police, Keelavalavu Police Station, Madurai.

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G.R.SWAMINATHAN, J.

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