Sornaraj. S v. The Regional Passport Officer

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 19.07.2022

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE G.R.SWAMINATHAN W.P.(MD)No.15575 of 2022 S.Sornaraj ... Petitioner Vs.

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

2.The Inspector of Police, V.K.Pudur Police Station, V.K.Pudur Taluk, Tenkasi District.

3.The Inspector of Police, Tenkasi Police Station, Tenkasi, Tenkasi 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 as per his passport Application No.MD2063818184721.

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For Petitioner : Mr.K.Neelamegam For R1 : Mrs.L.Victoria Gowri Assistant Solicitor General For R2 & R3 : Mr.K.Balasubramani Special Government Pleader

O R D E R

Heard the learned counsel on either side.

2. The petitioner applied to the first respondent seeking issuance of passport.

3. The petitioner is a holder of an Indian passport. 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 the usual formalities.

4. The Writ Petition is allowed. No costs 19.07.2022 Index : Yes / No Internet : Yes/ No rmi 2/4

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

2.The Inspector of Police, V.K.Pudur Police Station, V.K.Pudur Taluk, Tenkasi District.

3.The Inspector of Police, Tenkasi Police Station, Tenkasi, Tenkasi District.

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G.R.SWAMINATHAN,J.

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