Mathavan.R v. The Regional Passport Officer

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 15.07.2022

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE G.R.SWAMINATHAN R.Mathavan ... Petitioner Vs.

1.The Regional Passport Officer, Regional Passport Office, New Municipal Complex, Thillainagar 7th Cross, Trichy - 620 018.

2.The Inspector of Police, Nagudi Police Station, Pudukottai District.

...Respondents

Prayer : Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying this Court to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the first respondent to issue passport to petitioner on the basis of his application dated 06.05.2022 pending in File No.TR2064187820322 before the first respondent by accepting his explanation within a time frame.

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For Petitioner : Mr.T.Lenin Kumar For R-1 : Mr.P.Subbiah, Senior Panel Counsel.

For R-2 : Mr.K.Balasubramani, Special Government Pleader.

ORDER

Heard the learned counsel on either side.

2. The petitioner seeks issuance of passport and he made an application to the first respondent. The petitioner apprehends that it will not be processed because of the pendency of a criminal case.

3. The learned Special Government Pleader appearing for the second respondent clarifies that the case registered against the petitioner is only at the F.I.R stage. Therefore, there cannot be any impediment for the first respondent to consider the application of the petitioner.

4. The first respondent is directed to process the petition mentioned application and issue the passport to the petitioner subject to the fulfillment of all the other formalities.

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5. This Writ Petition is allowed accordingly. There shall be no order as to costs.

15.07.2022 Index : Yes / No Internet : Yes/ No Lm To 1.The Regional Passport Officer, Regional Passport Office, New Municipal Complex, Thillainagar 7th Cross, Trichy - 620 018.

2.The Inspector of Police, Nagudi Police Station, Pudukottai District.

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G.R.SWAMINATHAN , J.

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