Suresh v. The Regional Passport Officer

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 22.05.2025

CORAM

THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE R.VIJAYAKUMAR W.P.(MD)No.14566 of 2025 Suresh ... Petitioner Vs

1. The Regional Passport Officer, Regional Passport Office, New Municipal Complex, Thillainagar 7th Cross street, Tiruchirappalli District.

2. The State of Tamil Nadu, Rep. by Inspector of Police, Kollidam Police Station, Trichy District.

...Respondents

PRAYER: Writ Petition is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, to issue a writ of Mandamus, directing the 1st respondent to renew the petitioner's passport bearing No.N3549829 based on the petitioner's Application No.TR2075542944125.

For Petitioner : Mr.S.Sathyachidambaam For Respondents : Mr.B.Satheesh Kumar for R1 Mr.M.Vaikkam Karunanidhi Government Advocate (Crl. Side) for R2 * * * * * 1/4

ORDER

The present writ petition has been filed seeking a mandamus to the first respondent to renew the passport.

2.The learned Government Advocate(Crl.side) appearing for the second respondent has informed the Court that charge sheet has been laid as against the writ petitioner before the Judicial Magistrate Court, Srivaikundam. 3.In view of the light of the facts, the petitioner is at liberty to approach the trial Court seeking permission of the Court for renewal of the passport. 4.With the above said observations, this Writ Petition stands disposed of. No costs.

22.05.2025 NCC : Yes/No Index : Yes/No Internet: Yes/No RJR 2/4

To

1. The Regional Passport Officer, Regional Passport Office, New Municipal Complex, Thillainagar 7th Cross street, Tiruchirappalli District.

2. The Inspector of Police, Kollidam Police Station, Trichy District.

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R.VIJAYAKUMAR , J.

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