Madras High CourtWP(MD)/17855/2024disposed of

T.Saravanan v. The Regional Passport Officer

2024-07-31Honourable Mr Justice G.R.Swaminathan4 pages

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 31.07.2024

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE G.R.SWAMINATHAN T.Saravanan ... Petitioner Vs.

1.The Regional Passport Officer, Regional Passport Office, New Municipal Complex, Thillainagar 7th Cross, Trichirappalli - 628 818.

2.The Inspector of Police, Navalpattu Police Station, Navalpattu, Trichirappalli District.

... Respondents Prayer: Writ petition is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the first respondent to renewal the petitioner's passport in Passport No.H 7298318 issued by the first respondent within a stipulated time as may be fixed by this Court on the basis of the petitioner's representation dated 27.06.2024. For Petitioner : Mr.A.Purantharadhasar 1/4

For Respondents : Mr.P.Paul Pandi Senior Pancel Counsel of CGSC for R.1 Mr.A.Albert James Government Advocate (Criminal Side) for R.2

ORDER

Heard both sides.

2.The petitioner applied to the first respondent for renewal of his passport. Apprehending that his application will not be processed, the present writ petition came to be filed.

3.When the matter was taken up for hearing, the learned Government Advocate appearing for the second respondent clarified that the petitioner had obtained acquittal in S.C.No.213 of 2019 on the file of II Additional District and Sessions Judge, Trichirappalli and as on date no criminal case is pending against the petitioner. 4.There is no impediment for processing the petitioner's application. The first respondent is directed to process the petitioner's 2/4

application and renew his passport as expeditiously as possible subject to the fulfilment of the other usual formalities. 5.This writ petition is allowed accordingly. There shall be no order as to costs.

31.07.2024 NCC : Yes / No Index : Yes / No Internet : Yes / No MGA To 1.The Regional Passport Officer, Regional Passport Office, New Municipal Complex, Thillainagar 7th Cross, Trichirappalli - 628 818.

2.The Inspector of Police, Navalpattu Police Station, Navalpattu, Trichirappalli District.

Copy to II Additional District and Sessions Judge, Trichirappalli. 3/4

G.R.SWAMINATHAN,J.

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