Mohamed Sabeek v. The Regional Passport Officer

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 01.03.2023

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE G.R.SWAMINATHAN WP(MD)No.23557 of 2022 Mohamed Sabeek ... Petitioner v.

1.The Regional Passport Officer, Regional Passport Office, Trichirappalli New Municipal Complex, Thillai Nagar 7th Cross, Tiruchirappalli - 620 018.

2.The Inspector of Police, Mimisal Police Station, Pudhukkottai District.

... Respondents Prayer: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying to issue a Writ of Mandamus directing the first respondent to issue passport to the petitioner on the basis of the petitioner's application dated 16.05.2022 pending in File No.TR2064218185522 before the first respondent by accepting his explanation within a time frame. For Petitioner : Mr.T.Lenin Kumar For Respondents : Mr.R.Senthil Kumar for R1 Mr.B.Thanga Aravindh, Government Advocate (crl.side) for R2 1/4

ORDER

Heard the learned counsel on either side.

2.The petitioner seeks issuance of passport. He had already submitted the petition mentioned application. Apprehending that his request may not be considered on account of his involvement in criminal case, this writ petition has been filed.

3.When the matter was taken up for hearing, the learned Government Advocate for the second respondent submitted that the criminal case registered against the petitioner has been closed as mistake of fact. The first respondent is directed to process the petition mentioned application and issue passport subject to fulfilment of the other usual formalities. 4.This writ petition stands allowed. No costs. 01.03.2023 Index : Yes / No Internet : Yes/ No skm 2/4

To 1.The Regional Passport Officer, Regional Passport Office, New Municipal Complex, 7th Cross, Thillai Nagar, Tiruchirappalli. 2.The Inspector of Police, Mimisal Police Station, Pudhukkottai District. 3/4

G.R.SWAMINATHAN, J.

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