Madras High Court
WP(MD)/28583/2026 of Prakash Vs The Regional Passport Officer on 26 October 2026
WP(MD) No. 28583 of 2026
BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT
DATED: 26-10-2026
CORAM
THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE SENTHILKUMAR
RAMAMOORTHY
WP(MD) No. 28583 of 2026
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Prakash
S/o. Muruganantham,
381, Nadutheru, Andanur,
Velapatti Post,
Gandharvakottai Taluk,
Pudukkottai District.
..Petitioner(s)
Vs
1. The Regional Passport Officer
The Regional Passport Office,
New Municipal Complex,
Thillai Nagar 7th Cross Street,
Trichy, Trichy District.
2. The Inspector of Police,
Gandharvakottai Police Station,
..Respondent(s)
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 issue Passport to the petitioner based on his application in File No. TR1065801467025 dated 21.10.2025 within a time as stipulated by this Honble Court and pass such further or other orders as this Honble Court may deem fit and proper in the circumstances of the case and thus render justice.
For Petitioner(s):
M/s G.Mathavan
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For Respondent(s):
Mr.R.Ramanatha Sethupathy, for R1
Mr.I.Murugesan, Govt. Advocate
(Crl.Side) for R2
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ORDER
The petitioner applied for issuance of a passport on 21.10.2025 and has approached this Court on the ground that the first respondent has not processed the application.
2. Relying on the counter-affidavit of the second respondent, learned counsel for the second respondent submits that Crime No.38 of 2024 was registered at the Gandharvakottai Police Station on 18.01.2024. He also points out that the counter-affidavit records that the charge sheet has not been filed as on date because the investigation has not been completed.
3. Considering the fact that a charge sheet has not been filed till date and taking note of the provisions under which the complaint was registered, this writ petition is disposed of by directing the first respondent to consider and dispose of the petitioner's application within two months from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. In case the
WP(MD) No. 28583 of 2026 charge sheet were to be filed in the meantime, the petitioner shall obtain clearance from the court concerned. There shall be no order as to costs. 26-10-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order Neutral Citation: Yes/No PKN To
1. The Regional Passport Officer The Regional Passport Office, New Municipal Complex, Thillai Nagar 7th Cross Street, Trichy, Trichy District.
2. The Inspector of Police, Gandharvakottai Police Station,
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