Madras High Court
WP(MD)/5712/2019 of MICHEAL JAMES MATHIYAZHAGAN Vs THE REGIONAL PASSPORT OFFICE on 27 October 2026
WP(MD) No. 5712 of 2019
BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT
DATED: 27-10-2026
CORAM
THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE SENTHILKUMAR
RAMAMOORTHY
WP(MD) No. 5712 of 2019
CNR:{HCMD010530232019}
WMP (MD) No.4504 of 2019
Micheal James Mathiyazhagan
S/o.Mariasiluvai, No.5/26, South Street, Kuthankuzhi, Radhapuram, Tirunelveli Rural - 627
104.
..Petitioner(s)
Vs
1. The Regional Passport Officer,
Government Of India, Ministry Of External Affairs, Passport Office, Bharathi Ula Veethi, Race Course Road, Madurai - 625 002.
2. The Inspector Of Police,
Koodankulam Police Station, Koodankulam, Tirunelveli Dist.
..Respondent(s)
PRAYER: To issue a writ of Certiorari to call for the impugned communication under Reference No. SCN/308342705/19 dated 28.02.2019 passed by the 1st Respondent with regard to surrender of the renewed Passport bearing No.Z5044189 belonging to the Petitioner before him and quash the same as devoid of merits.
For Petitioner(s):
M/s S.Palanivelayutham
For Respondent(s):
Mr.R.Mohamed Riyaz, GA (Crl.)
for R2
M/s. C. Nandagobal For R1
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ORDER
Learned Standing Counsel for the Regional Passport Officer submits that Passport No. Z5044189 was issued to the petitioner in the year 2019. He also submits that said passport is valid until January 2029.
2. In view thereof, this writ petition has been rendered infructuous and is disposed of. No costs. Consequently, the connected miscellaneous petition is closed. 27-10-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order Neutral Citation: Yes/No PKN __________
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WP(MD) No. 5712 of 2019 To
1. The Regional Passport Officer, Government Of India, Ministry Of External Affairs, Passport Office, Bharathi Ula Veethi, Race Course Road, Madurai - 625 002.
2. The Inspector Of Police, Koodankulam Police Station, Koodankulam, Tirunelveli Dist. __________
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WP(MD) No. 5712 of 2019 SENTHILKUMAR RAMAMOORTHY, J. PKN WP(MD) No. 5712 of 2019 27-10-2026 __________
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