Kalaiselvi, v. The Regional Passport Officer,

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 26.08.2022

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE G.R.SWAMINATHAN Kalaiselvi ... Petitioner /vs./ The Regional Passport Officer, Passport Office, Madurai.

... Respondent PRAYER: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India for issuance of Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondent to issue new passport to the petitioner instead of her lost passport No.Z3737398, dated 21.07.2016. For Petitioner : Mr.M.Kala Murugappan For Respondent : Mrs.L.Victoria Gowri ASGI

ORDER

Heard the learned counsel on either side.

2.The petitioner seeks issuance of duplicate passport. 1/3

3.The learned Assistant Solicitor General states that the writ petitioner has come up with an incorrect facts before this Court. It is alleged that the writ petitioner is a Malaysian national and that she is a holder of a Malaysian passport. 4.In these circumstances, it is not possible for this Court to grant any relief. Writ petition is dismissed. No costs.

Index : Yes / No 26.08.2022 Internet : Yes / No mm 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 The Regional Passport Officer, Passport Office, Madurai.

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G.R.SWAMINATHAN, J.

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