Dhanasakthi v. The Regional Passport Officer

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 11.05.2023

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE G.R.SWAMINATHAN Dhanasakthi ... Petitioner Vs 1.The Regional Passport Officer, Regional Passport Office, Bharathi Ula Veethi, Race Course Road, Madurai District.

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

... Respondents Prayer: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the first respondent herein to issue the passport in Application in File No. MD1064840129522 application dated 06.12.2022 and thereby issue her the passport within the time limit that may be stipulated by this Court.

For Petitioner : Mr.J.Vishnu 1/4

For Respondents : Mr.S.Paramasivam Senior Panel Counsel for R.1 Mr.S.Shanmugavel Additional Government Pleader for R.2

ORDER

Heard the learned counsel on either side.

2. The petitioner seeks issuance of passport. He had already submitted the petition mentioned application. 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 process the petition mentioned application and issue passport to the petitioner subject to fulfilment of the usual formalities.

3. This Writ Petition is allowed. There shall be no order as to costs. 11.05.2023 Index : Yes / No Internet : Yes / No NCC : Yes / No MGA To 1.The Regional Passport Officer, Regional Passport Office, Bharathi Ula Veethi, Race Course Road, Madurai District.

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

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G.R.SWAMINATHAN, J.

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