Prakash v. The Regional Passport Officer,

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 13.12.2023

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE B.PUGALENDHI Prakash ... Petitioner Vs The Regional Passport Officer, Regional Passport Office Madurai, Bharathi Ula Veethi, Race Course Road, Madurai - 625 002.

... Respondents PRAYER: Writ Petition is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India for issuance of a writ of mandamus directing the respondent to revoke the cancellation of passport and to reissue the passport to the petitioner. For petitioner : No appearance For Respondents : Mr.S.Jeyasingh, Central Govt Standing Counsel

ORDER

The petitioner's passport was impounded by the respondents due to his involvement in the criminal case and therefore, the petitioner has filed this writ 1/3

petition for a writ of mandamus to revoke the cancellation of the passport and to reissue the passport to the petitioner.

2. Since there was no representation for the petitioner on 11.12.2023, it has been listed today under the caption for dismissal. There is no representation for the petitioner, despite the matter being listed under the caption 'for dismissal'. 3.The petitioner without challenging the cancellation, sought for a mandamus for re-issuance of passport. Such a prayer cannot be maintained. 4.Considering the nature of relief sought for in this writ petition, this writ petition is dismissed with liberty to challenge the cancellation order. No costs. 13.12.2023 dsk To The Regional Passport Officer, Regional Passport Office Madurai, Bharathi Ula Veethi, Race Course Road, Madurai - 625 002.

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B.PUGALENDHI, J.

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