Madras High CourtWP(MD)/16808/2022allowed

Mohana Andichamy.S v. The Regional Passport Officer

2022-07-29Honourable Mr Justice G.R.Swaminathan4 pages

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 29.07.2022

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE G.R.SWAMINATHAN S.Mohana Andichamy ... Petitioner Vs 1.The Regional Passport Officer, Government of India, Ministry of External Affairs, Regional Passport Office, Bharathi Ula Veethi, Race Course Road, Madurai - 625 002.

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

... 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 the passport to the petitioner in reference to the file no. 1074347162922 dated 27.06.2022 and Letter Ref.No.SCN/312926895/22 dated 6th July 2022 pending on the file of the first respondent by considering the petitioner's representation, dated 18.07.2022.

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For Petitioner : Mr.N.Mohamed Ayyadurai For Respondents : Mr.P.Subbiah Central Government Standing Counsel for R.1 Mr.M.Prakash Additional Government Pleader for R.2

ORDER

Heard the learned counsel on either side.

2. The writ petitioner submitted an application to the first respondent seeking reissuance of passport. Since a criminal case has been registered against the petitioner, his application is not being processed. The second respondent clarifies before this Court that the case registered against the writ petitioner is pending only at the FIR stage. Therefore, there is no impediment for processing the petition mentioned 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. 3.The writ petition is allowed accordingly. No costs. 29.07.2022 Index : Yes / No Internet : Yes/ No mga 2/4

To 1.The Regional Passport Officer, Government of India, Ministry of External Affairs, Regional Passport Office, Bharathi Ula Veethi, Race Course Road, Madurai - 625 002.

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

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G.R.SWAMINATHAN, J.

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