Balasubramaniyan v. The Regional Passport Officer

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 19.12.2022

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE G.R.SWAMINATHAN Balasubramaniyan ... Petitioner Vs.

1.The Regional Passport Officer, Regional Passport Office, 2nd Floor, Corporation Commercial Complex, 7th Cross Street, Thillainagar, Trichy - 18.

2.State represented by The Inspector of Police, All Women Police Station, Virudhunagar, Virudhunagar District.

... Respondents Prayer : Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying this Court to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the 1st respondent not to take any adverse action on the basis of the report submitted by the 2nd respondent and reject the same on the basis of the petitioner's representation dated 30.11.2022.

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For Petitioner : Mr.C.Ezhilarasu For Respondents : Mrs.L.Victoria Gowri, Asst. Solicitor General for R1.

Mr.B.Thanga Aravindh, Govt. Advocate (Crl. Side)for R4 & R5.

ORDER

Heard the learned counsel on either side.

2.The writ petitioner's prayer is more in the nature of anticipatory relief. If the first respondent initiates any adverse action, it is always open to the petitioner to move this Court for relief. This writ petition has been prematurely filed.

3.Leaving open all the contentions and defences of the writ petitioner and granting him liberty to move this Court, if cause of action arises, the writ petition is disposed of. No costs.

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To:

The Inspector of Police, All Women Police Station, Virudhunagar, Virudhunagar District.

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G.R.SWAMINATHAN, J.

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