Nelson v. The Regional Passport Officer

W.P(MD)No.20767 of 2015 BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 16.08.2023

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE G.R.SWAMINATHAN W.P(MD)No.20767 of 2015 Nelson ... Petitioner Vs.

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

2.The Inspector of Police, Karungal Police Station, Kanyakumari 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 pursuant to his application vide File No. MD2078070087514 dated 17.11.2014.

For Petitioner : Mr.C.T.Perumal For Respondents : Mr.R.Rajaraman SPC for R1 : Mr.A.Albert James Government Advocate (Crl.side) for R2 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis 1/2

W.P(MD)No.20767 of 2015 G.R.SWAMINATHAN, J.

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ORDER

Heard both sides.

2. The petitioner seeks issuance of passport. The application was given way back in the year 2014. The file was closed in 2016 itself. The petitioner is given liberty to apply afresh . As and when such application is received, it shall be considered as per law.

3. The Writ Petition is disposed of accordingly. No costs. 16.08.2023 Index : Yes / No Internet : Yes/ No rmi To The Inspector of Police, Karungal Police Station, Kanyakumari District.

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