Madras High Court
WP(MD)/29976/2026 of Marimuthu Vs The Regional Passport Office on 16 October 2026
WP(MD) No. 29976 of 2026
BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT
DATED: 16-10-2026
CORAM
THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE SENTHILKUMAR
RAMAMOORTHY
WP(MD) No. 29976 of 2026
CNR:{HCMD011504262026}
Marimuthu
..Petitioner(s)
Vs
1. The Regional Passport Officer,
Office Of The Regional Passport,
Madurai Bharathi Ula Veethi,
Race Course Road,
Madurai - 625002.
2. The Inspector of Police
Palayamkottai Police Station,
Tirunelveli 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 reissue/ renew the passport bearing No. P4137031 to the Petitioner by processing his application in file No.26-1061606540 based on the Petitioner application/representation dated 19.06.2026.
For Petitioner(s):
M/s M.Perumal
For Respondent(s):
Mr.B.Sathish Kumar
Central Government Standing
Counsel for R1
Mr.R.Mohamed Riyaz
Government Advocate (Crl.Side)
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ORDER
After applying for re-issuance/renewal of Passport No.P4137031, the petitioner has approached this Court after submitting a representation in that regard.
2. Mr.B.Sathish Kumar, learned Central Government Standing Counsel, accepts notice for the first respondent. Mr.R.Mohamed Riyaz, learned Government Advocate (Crl.Side), accepts notice for the second respondent.
3. Learned Government Advocate (Crl.Side) for the second respondent submits that a charge sheet was filed in C.C.No.3595 of 2026 before the Judicial Magistrate-I, Tirunelveli.
4. In view of the above, this Writ Petition is disposed of by granting leave to the petitioner to approach the Judicial Magistrate-I, Tirunelveli, for clearance. There shall be no order as to costs. 16-10-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order Neutral Citation: Yes/No apd __________
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WP(MD) No. 29976 of 2026 To
1. The Regional Passport Officer, Office Of The Regional Passport, Madurai Bharathi Ula Veethi, Race Course Road, Madurai - 625002.
2. The Inspector of Police Palayamkottai Police Station, Tirunelveli District. __________
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WP(MD) No. 29976 of 2026 SENTHILKUMAR RAMAMOORTHY, J. apd WP(MD) No. 29976 of 2026 16-10-2026 __________
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