Rameshya v. The Regional Passport Officer

1 W.P.(MD)NO.19898 OF 2023 BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 15.12.2023

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE G.R.SWAMINATHAN W.P.(MD)No.19898 of 2023 Rameshya ... Petitioner Vs.

1. The Regional Passport Officer, Bharathi Ula Veethi, Race Course Road, Madurai - 625 002.

2. Ashik (R-2 is impleaded vide Order dated 22.11.2023 in W.M.P.(MD)No.17135 of 2023) ... Respondents Prayer: Writ petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondent to reissue passport based on the petitioner's application bearing File No.MD2074975126123 to the petitioner's minor son Mohamed Fawaz Ashik within a stipulated period that may fixed by this Court. For Petitioner : Mr.M.Dennis Joe For R-1 : Mr.C.Nandagopal, Central Government Standing Counsel.

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O R D E R

Heard both sides.

2. The petitioner seeks issuance of passport for her minor son. The relationship between the petitioner and her husband is under strain. Since his father has not put his signature, there is some difficulty in issuing the passport.

3. Today when the matter was taken up for hearing, the learned counsel appearing for the second respondent submitted that he has no objection for issuing passport in favour of the minor son.

4. The first respondent is directed to issue passport in favour of the minor son without insisting on consent or signature from the second respondent. This writ petition stands allowed. No costs.

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The Regional Passport Officer, Bharathi Ula Veethi, Race Course Road, Madurai - 625 002.

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