Gurdish Kaur v. Union Of India And Another

IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA

AT CHANDIGARH

  

CWP No.26367 of 2023 Date of Decision:13.12.2023 Gurdish Kaur ....Petitioner vs.

Union of India and another ....Respondents

CORAM:

HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE JAGMOHAN BANSAL

Present:

Mr. Varun Sharma, Advocate for the petitioner Ms. Neha Sharma, Senior Panel Counsel for the Union of India *** JAGMOHAN BANSAL, J. (ORAL) 1.

The petitioner through instant petition under Article 226 of the Constitution of India is seeking direction to respondents to re-issue passport with correct date of birth.

2.

Learned counsel for the petitioner inter alia contends that in the passport date of birth of the petitioner has been recorded as 16.07.1981 whereas her correct date of birth is 19.07.1981. The petitioner while seeking re-issuance of passport had pointed out this fact to authorities, nevertheless, the respondents have issued passport with incorrect date of birth. 3.

Learned counsel for Union of India, who on advance notice is present in Court, submits that petitioner may be directed to appear before the passport authority alongwith requisite documents. Thereafter, the passport authority would pass an appropriate order within six weeks. PARAMJIT KAUR SAINI 2023.12.13 16:29 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this order/judgment

CWP No.26367 of 2023 -2- 2023:PHHC:159370 4.

Learned counsel for the petitioner agrees to the aforesaid arrangement.

5.

The petitioner is directed to appear before the passport authority on 03.01.2024 alongwith requisite documents. On doing so, the passport authority would pass an appropriate order within six weeks from 03.01.2024. 6.

The petition stands disposed of.

(JAGMOHAN BANSAL) JUDGE 13.12.2023 paramjit Whether speaking/reasoned: Yes/No Whether reportable: Yes/No PARAMJIT KAUR SAINI 2023.12.13 16:29 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this order/judgment