Raja v. The Passport Officer

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 28.06.2022

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE G.R.SWAMINATHAN Raja ... Petitioner Vs 1.The Passport Officer, Passport Office, 201/7D, Medical College Road, Thanjavur, Thanjavur District.

2.The Inspector of Police, Pattukkottai Town Police Station, Pattukkottai, Thanjavur District.

... Respondents Prayer: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying to issue a Writ of Mandamus, to direct the first respondent to reissue the Passport No.F4293182 within a time as stipulated by this Court. For Petitioner : Mr.P.Gunasekaran For Respondents : Mrs.L.Vicoria Gowri Assistant Solicitor General of India for R.1 Mr.M.prakash Additional Government Pleader for R.2 1/3

ORDER

Heard the learned counsel on either side.

2. The petitioner seeks re-issuance of passport. 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. This Writ Petition is allowed. No costs.

28.06.2022 Index : Yes / No Internet : Yes/ No mga To 1.The Passport Officer, Passport Office, 201/7D, Medical College Road, Thanjavur, Thanjavur District.

2.The Inspector of Police, Pattukkottai Town Police Station, Pattukkottai, Thanjavur District.

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G.R.SWAMINATHAN, J.

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