Madras High CourtWP(MD)/16757/2020disposed of

Magesh Kannan v. The Regional Passport Officer

2020-12-07Honourable Mr Justice Abdul Quddhose2 pages

W.P.(MD)No.16757 of 2020 BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 07.12.2020

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE ABDUL QUDDHOSE W.P.(MD)No.16757 of 2020 (Through Video Conference) Magesh Kannan ... Petitioner Vs.

1.The Regional Passport Officer, Ministry of External Affairs, Madurai.

2. The Superintendent Enquiry Officer, Regional Passport Office Madurai, Bharathi Ula Veethi, Race Course Road, Madurai 625 002 Tamil Nadu

3. The Inspector of Police, Panagudi Police Station, Tirunelveli District ... Respondents PRAYER: Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India to issue a Writ of Mandamus, to direct the 1st respondent to renew the petitioner's passport on his application No.MD2073058469920 dated 16.10.2020 based on his representation 10.11.2020.

For Petitioner :

Mr.P.Maheswaran For Mr.C.Susi Kumar For RR 1 & 2 :

Mrs.S.Ragaventhre, Central Government Standing counsel For R-3 :

Ms.M.Rajeswari, Government Advocate

O R D E R

This writ petition has been filed seeking for a Mandamus to direct the first respondent to renew the petitioner's passport on his application No.MD2073058469920 dated 16.10.2020 based on the petitioner' representation dated 10.11.2020.

2. Heard Mr.P.Maheswaran, learned counsel appearing on behalf of Mr.C.Susi Kumar, learned counsel for the petitioner and Mrs.S.Ragaventhre, learned Central Government Standing Counsel for the respondents 1 & 2 and Ms.M.Rajeswari, learned Government Advocate appearing for the third respondent.

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3. Ms.M.Rajeswari, learned Government Advocate appearing for the third respondent, on instructions would submit that, the petitioner has been charge sheeted for the offence committed under sections 147, 294(b), 323, 427 & 506(2) of IPC and Section 4 of Tamil Nadu Prohibition of Harassment of Women Act and the learned Magistrate, Valliyoor has also taken cognizance and the case has been numbered as 170 of 2019.

4. The submission of the learned Government Advocate is recorded by this Court. In view of the same, the prayer sought for in this writ petition cannot be granted. Accordingly, the writ petition stands disposed of. There shall be no order as to costs. However, liberty is granted to the petitioner to approach the Magistrate Court for the relief he has sought for in this writ petition.

Sd/- Assistant Registrar (P&A) // True Copy // / /2021 Sub Assistant Registrar(CS) sts Note : In view of the present lock down owing to COVID-19 pandemic, a web copy of the order may be utilized for official purposes, but, ensuring that the copy of the order that is presented is the correct copy, shall be the responsibility of the Advocate / litigant concerned. To:

1.The Regional Passport Officer, Ministry of External Affairs,Madurai.

2. The Superintendent Enquiry Officer, Regional Passport Office Madurai, Bharathi Ula Veethi,Race Course Road, Madurai 625 002 Tamil Nadu

3. The Inspector of Police, Panagudi Police Station,Tirunelveli District +1 CC to Special Government Pleader SR.No.24691. Order made in W.P.(MD)No.16757 of 2020 Dated:

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