Shanjai Priyan 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 Shanjai Priyan ... Petitioner Vs.

1.The Regional Passport Officer, Regional Passport Office, Maduri Bharathi Ula Veethi, Race Course Road, Maduai.

2.The Inspector of Police, Thirumangalam Town Police Station, Thirumangalam, Madurai District.

... Respondents Prayer : Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying this Court to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the 1st respondent to issue passport to the petitioner by considering his passport application in file number MD 1073823479521 dated 22.12.2021.

For Petitioner : Mr.B.Arun For Respondents : Mr.V.Malaiyendrn, Central Govt. Standing Counsel for R1.

Mr.G.Sivaraja, Govt. Advocate for R2.

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ORDER

Heard the learned counsel on either side.

2.The writ petitioner submitted an application to the first respondent seeking issuance of passport. Since a criminal case has been registered against the petitioner, his application is not being processed. The second respondent clarifies before this Court that the case registered against the writ petitioner is pending only at the FIR stage. 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. 26.08.2022 Index : Yes / No Internet : Yes/ No ias 2/4

To:

The Inspector of Police, Thirumangalam Town Police Station, Thirumangalam, Madurai District.

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G.R.SWAMINATHAN, J.

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