Veera Amara Elavarasan. S v. The Regional Passport Officer

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 04.07.2022

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE G.R.SWAMINATHAN W.P.(MD)No.14089 of 2022 S.Veera Amara Elavarasan ... Petitioner Vs.

1.The Regional Passport Officer, Regional Passport Office, Bharathi Ula Veethi, Race Course Road, Madurai-625 002.

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

... Respondents Prayer: Writ petition is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, to issue a Writ of Mandamus, to direct the first respondent to issue passport to the petitioner by considering his application dated 06.06.2022 in File No.MD1074280936722.

For Petitioner : Mr.V.Aruna For Respondents : Mr.K.Balasubramani Special Government 1/4

O R D E R

Heard the learned counsel on either side.

2. With the consent of learned counsel on either side, the writ petition is taken up for final disposal at the admission stage.

3. The petitioner is an holder of an Indian passport. He seeks renewal of the same. It appears that a criminal case is pending against the petitioner. It is pending at the pre-cognizance stage. There is no impediment for processing the petition mentioned application. The first respondent is directed to process the same and issue passport to the petitioner subject to fulfilment of all the usual formalities.

4. The Writ Petition is allowed. No costs.

04.07.2022 Index : Yes / No Internet : Yes/ No rmi To 1.The Regional Passport Officer, Regional Passport Office, Bharathi Ula Veethi, Race Course Road, Madurai-625 002.

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

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G.R.SWAMINATHAN,J.

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