Shajahan.K v. The Regional Passport Officer

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 12.06.2024

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE G.R.SWAMINATHAN K.Shajahan ... Petitioner Vs.

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

2.The Inspector of Police, Avaniyapuram Police Station, Madurai 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 return the petitioner's original Passport bearing Number U5708041 which was surrendered by the petitioner on 20.03.2020 in pursuance of notice dated 11.03.2020 in Ref.No.SCN/309831585/20 issued by the first respondent, within a stipulated time fixed by this Court. For Petitioner : Mr.A.Mohamed Haneef 1/4

For Respondents : Mr.P.Subbiah Central Government Standing Counsel for R.1 Mr.A.Albert James Government Advocate (Criminal Side) for R.2

ORDER

The petitioner is a holder of the Indian passport. On the ground that his involvement in a criminal case, it was impounded. It is now stated that the case registered against the petitioner is only at the FIR stage. Therefore, there cannot be any impediment. 2.The first respondent is directed to return the passport to the petitioner immediately without any delay.

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.

2.The Inspector of Police, Avaniyapuram Police Station, Madurai District.

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G.R.SWAMINATHAN,J.

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