Madras High Court
WP(MD)/30182/2026 of B.Masethung Vs The Regional Passport Officer on 26 October 2026
WP(MD) No. 30182 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. 30182 of 2026
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B.Masethung
..Petitioner(s)
Vs
1. The Regional Passport Officer
Regional Passport Office
New Municipal Complex
Thillainagar 7th Cross,
Tiruchirappalli - 620018.
2. The Inspector of Police
Viralimalai Police Station
Pudukkottai District.
..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 consider the petitioner’s passport-renewal application bearing File No.TR2075035654925, dated 15.05.2025, and on the basis of petitioner’s Representation dated 10.07.2026, within a time frame as may be fixed by this Court.
For Petitioner(s):
M/s S.Vimal Raj
For Respondent(s):
Mr.R.M.Arun Swaminathan
Standing Counsel for R1
Mrs.V.Moushica
Government Advocate (Crl.Side) for R2
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ORDER
After applying for renewal of passport on 15.05.2025, the petitioner seeks a direction for the early consideration thereof.
2. Mr.R.M.Arun Swaminathan, learned Standing Counsel, accepts notice for the first respondent. Mrs.V.Moushica, learned Government Advocate (Crl.Side), accepts notice for the second respondent.
3. On instructions, learned Government Advocate (Crl.Side) for the second respondent submits that Crime No.56 of 2012 before the second respondent is not directed against the petitioner herein.
4. Considering the above submissions, there is no impediment for the consideration of the petitioner’s request for renewal of the passport. Therefore, the first respondent is directed to consider and dispose of the petitioner’s request for renewal of the petitioner’s passport within two (2) months from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.
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5. This Writ Petition stands disposed of on the above terms. There shall be no order as to costs. 26-10-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order Neutral Citation: Yes/No apd To
1. The Regional Passport Officer Regional Passport Office New Municipal Complex Thillainagar 7th Cross, Tiruchirappalli - 620018.
2. The Inspector of Police Viralimalai Police Station Pudukkottai District.
WP(MD) No. 30182 of 2026 SENTHILKUMAR RAMAMOORTHY, J. apd WP(MD) No. 30182 of 2026 26-10-2026