Manoj Kumar Mayil Vasagam v. The Passport Officer

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 11.07.2022

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE G.R.SWAMINATHAN Manoj Kumar Mayil Vasagam ... Petitioner Vs 1.The Passport Officer, Regional Passport Office, Avinashi Road, Civil Aerodrome Post, Coimbatore.

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

(Crime No.60 of 2016) ... 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 issue passport to the petitioner based on his application having Application Reference No. 22-1005400205 dated 18.05.2022 within stipulated time that may be fixed by this Court by considering the petitioner's representation, dated 11.06.2022.

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For Petitioner : Mr.V.Sukumar For Respondents : Mrs.L.Victoria Gowri Assistant Solicitor General of India for R.1 Mr.G.Sivaraja Government Advocate 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. This Writ Petition is allowed. No costs. 11.07.2022 Index : Yes / No Internet : Yes/ No mga To 1.The Passport Officer, Regional Passport Office, Avinashi Road, Civil Aerodrome Post, Coimbatore.

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

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G.R.SWAMINATHAN, J.

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