Lingam v. The Consulate General Of India

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 22.11.2023

CORAM

THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE G.R.SWAMINATHAN WP(MD)No.26013 of 2023 Lingam ... Petitioner v.

1.The Consulate General of India, AI-Hamriya, Diplomatic Enclave, P.O Box 737, Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

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

3.The Inspector of Police, Kadaladi Police Station, Ramanathapuram District.

... Respondents Prayer: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying to issue a Writ of Mandamus to direct the respondents 1 and 2 to renew the petitioner's passport with reference to the Passport Fee Receipt 23-2002894638 dated 17.07.2023 issued by the first respondent in connection with his existing passport vide Passport No.L7224546. 1/4

For Petitioner : Mr.R.Venkateswaran For Respondents : Mr.M.Karthikeya Venkatachalapathy for R1 Mr.A.Albert James, Government Advocate (crl.side) for R2

ORDER

Heard both sides.

2.The petitioner is holding an Indian passport. He is presently at Dubai. The passport is going to expire shortly. However, a criminal case is pending against him in Crime No.87 of 2022. It is still pending at the FIR stage. There is no impediment for renewing the petitioner's passport. The petitioner can move the Indian High Commission at Dubai. The petitioner's passport shall be renewed accordingly subject to the fulfilment of the other usual formalities. 3.This writ petition is allowed. No costs.

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

2.The Inspector of Police, Kadaladi Police Station, Ramanathapuram District.

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G.R.SWAMINATHAN, J.

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