Logirajan.A 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 A.Logirajan ... Petitioner Vs 1.The Regional Passport Officer, Office of the Regional Passport Office, Barathi Ula Road, Madurai.

2.The Superintendent of Police, Office of the Superintendent of Police, Theni District, Theni.

... 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 the application of the petitioner in Application No.MD1074286776722 based on the representation of the petitioner, dated 24.06.2022.

For Petitioner : Mr.S.Ramsundarvijayraj For Respondents : Mr.P.Paul Pandi Senior Panel Counsel Union of India for R.1 Mr.M.Prakash Additional Government Pleader for R.2 1/4

ORDER

Heard the learned counsel on either side.

2. The petitioner seeks issuance of passport. He had already submitted the petition mentioned application.

3. The learned Additional Government Pleader appearing for the second respondent states that the petitioner is facing two criminal cases but they are 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. 15.07.2022 Index : Yes / No Internet : Yes/ No mga To 1.The Regional Passport Officer, Office of the Regional Passport Office, Barathi Ula Road, Madurai.

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2.The Superintendent of Police, Office of the Superintendent of Police, Theni District, Theni.

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G.R.SWAMINATHAN, J.

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