Sathiyaraj v. The Regional Passport Officer

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 25.07.2024

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE G.R.SWAMINATHAN Sathiyaraj ... Petitioner Vs.

1.The Regional Passport Officer, Regional Passport Office, New Municipal Complex, Thillainagar 7th Cross, Tiruchirappalli - 620 018.

2.The Inspector of Police, Pappanadu Police Station, Thanjavur District.

... Respondents Prayer: Writ petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the first respondent to issue passport to the Petitioner by processing the petitioner's application in File No. TR1074743347722 based on the explanation / representation dated 08.07.2024 within a time limit stipulated by this Court. For Petitioner : Mr.B.Anandan For Respondents : Mr.G.Rajaraman for R.1 1/4

Mr.A.Albert James Government Advocate (Criminal Side) for R.2

ORDER

When the matter was taken up for hearing, the learned Government Advocate appearing for the second respondent submitted that criminal case registered against the petitioner was closed as "mistake of fact" and as on date no criminal case is pending against the petitioner herein. 2.There is no impediment for processing the petitioner's application. The first respondent is directed to process the petitioner's application and issue passport to the petitioner subject to the fulfilment of the other usual formalities.

3.This writ petition is allowed accordingly. There shall be no order as to costs.

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To 1.The Regional Passport Officer, Regional Passport Office, New Municipal Complex, Thillainagar 7th Cross, Tiruchirappalli - 620 018.

2.The Inspector of Police, Pappanadu Police Station, Thanjavur District.

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G.R.SWAMINATHAN,J.

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