Madras High CourtWP(MD)/17942/2022disposed of

Murthy.M v. The Regional Passport Officer,

2022-09-01Honourable Mr Justice G.R.Swaminathan4 pages

1 W.P.(MD)NO.17942 OF 2022 BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 01.09.2022

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE G.R.SWAMINATHAN W.P.(MD)No.17942 of 2022 M.Murthy ... Petitioner Vs.

1. The Regional Passport Officer, Passport Office, Bharathi Ula Street, Race Course Main Road, Madurai.

2. The Chief Immigration Officer, Bureau of Immigration, Trichy.

(R-2 is impleaded vide Order dated 16.08.2022 in W.M.P.(MD)No.13448 of 2022) ... Respondents Prayer: Writ petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents to release the petitioner's passport No.Z3806670.

For Petitioner : Mr.K.Backiyaraj For Respondents: Mrs.L.Victoria Gowri, Assistant Solicitor General of India.

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O R D E R

Heard the learned counsel on either side.

2. The case of the writ petitioner is that the passport was impounded based on his wife's complaint.

3. The petitioner is directed to give his explanation. The first respondent shall enquire into the same and take a decision on merits and in accordance with law within a period of six weeks after the receipt of the explanation of the writ petitioner.

4. This writ petition stands disposed of accordingly. No costs.

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3 W.P.(MD)NO.17942 OF 2022 To:

1. The Regional Passport Officer, Passport Office, Bharathi Ula Street, Race Course Main Road, Madurai.

2. The Chief Immigration Officer, Bureau of Immigration, Trichy.

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