Chithiraiselvam v. The Regional Passport Officer

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 12.01.2023

CORAM

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

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

2.The Inspector of Police, Arimalam Police Station, Arimalam, Pudukkottai 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 to Renew Passport No.F4732442 to the petitioner by proceeding his application in File No.TR20747274239222 based on his explanation / representation dated 06.12.2022 within a time limit stipulated by this Court. 1/4

For Petitioner : Mr.E.Balasubramanian For Respondents : Mrs.L.Victoria Gowri, Deputy Solicitor General for R1.

Mr.B.Thanga Aravindh, Govt. Advocate (Crl. Side) for R2.

ORDER

Heard the learned counsel on either side.

2.The petitioner seeks renewal of the petition mentioned passport. It is seen that the petitioner is facing trial in C.C.No.132 of 2022 on the file of the learned Judicial Magistrate, Thirumayam. It is for the petitioner to move the learned trial Magistrate and obtain relief. As and when the petitioner files any miscellaneous petition, the same shall be disposed of on merits and in accordance with law within a period of three weeks thereafter. 3.With this liberty to the writ petitioner to move the jurisdictional trial Magistrate, this writ petition is disposed of. No costs. 12.01.2023 NCS : Yes/No Index : Yes / No Internet : Yes/ No ias 2/4

To:

The Inspector of Police, Arimalam Police Station, Arimalam, Pudukkottai District.

Copy to:- The Judicial Magistrate, Thirumayam.

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G.R.SWAMINATHAN, J.

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