Suresh Kumar v. The Regional Passport Officer

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 24.08.2022

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE G.R.SWAMINATHAN Suresh Kumar ... Petitioner Vs.

1.The Regional Passport Officer, Regional Passport Office, Bharathi Ula Street, Race Course Road, Maduai - 625 002.

2.The Inspector of Police, Ilathur Police Station, Tenkasi District.

... Respondents Prayer : Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying this Court to issue a Writ of Mandamus, to direct the 1st respondent to issue Passport to the petitioner based on his application dated 04.02.2021 in File No. MD2063248621721 and considering the petitioner's further representation dated 18.08.2022.

For Petitioner : Mr.G.Dinesh For Respondents : Mr.V.Malaiyandran, Central Govt. Standing Counsel for R1.

Mr.K.Balasubramani, Spl. Government Pleader for R2 1/4

ORDER

Heard the learned counsel on either side.

2.The writ petitioner submitted an application to the first respondent seeking issuance of passport. Since two criminal cases have been registered against the petitioner, his application is not being processed. It is seen that both the cases are pending at the FIR stage. They were also registered in the wake of pandemic. The Government of Tamil Nadu had already taken a decision to drop all such cases. 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. 24.08.2022 Index : Yes / No Internet : Yes/ No ias 2/4

To:

The Inspector of Police, Ilathur Police Station, Tenkasi District.

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G.R.SWAMINATHAN, J.

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