Madras High Court
WP/41196/2026 of RESHMA CHOLLANGI Vs THE REGIONAL PASSPORT OFFICER on 13 October 2026
WP No. 41196 of 2026
IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS
DATED: 13-10-2026
CORAM
THE HON'BLE MS. JUSTICE P.T. ASHA
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Reshma Chollangi
D/o.Nagendra Rao Chollangi,
Residing at No.40, Perumal Street,
Krishnamoorthy Nagar,
Kodungaiyur, Chennai-118.
..Petitioner(s)
Vs
1. The Regional Passport Officer
Regional Passport Office,
Royala Towers No.2 and 3,
IVth Floor, Old No.785, New No. 158,
Anna Salai,Chennai-02.
2. The Inspector of Police
P6 Kodungaiyur Police Station,
Kodungaiyur, Chennai- 118.
..Respondent(s)
Prayer:- Writ petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying for issuance of a writ of Mandamus directing the 1st respondent to issue passport to the petitioner after considering the new documents furnished by her along with representation dated 12.08.2026 to prove her Indian Origin.
For Petitioner(s):
Mr.K.Raja
For Respondent(s):
Mr.M.Sathyan, CGSC, for R1.
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ORDER
This Writ Petition has been filed for the following reliefs:- “directing the 1st respondent to issue passport to the petitioner after considering the new documents furnished by her along with representation dated 12.08.2026 to prove her Indian Origin.”
2. The grievance of the petitioner is that she submitted an application for the issuance of a passport on 12.01.2026. Upon verification of the said application, a notice dated 10.03.2026 was issued, raising doubts regarding the nationality of the petitioner’s parents. Thereafter, the petitioner submitted a representation dated 03.08.2026 to the 1st respondent, enclosing additional documents to establish that she and her parents are Indian nationals. However, the said representation has not been considered to date. Hence, the present Writ Petition.
3. Heard the learned counsel on either side and perused the records.
4. Considering the facts and circumstances of the case and the relief sought for by the petitioner, this Court without going into the merits of the case, directs the 1st respondents to consider and pass appropriate orders on the petitioner's representation dated 12.08.2026, on merits and in accordance with
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law within a period of 4 weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.
5. Accordingly, this writ petition is disposed of. No costs. 13-10-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order Neutral Citation: Yes/No SHR To
1. The Regional Passport Officer Regional Passport Office, Royala Towers No.2 and 3, IVth Floor, Old No.785, New No. 158, Anna Salai,Chennai-02.
2. The Inspector of Police P6 Kodungaiyur Police Station, Kodungaiyur, Chennai- 118.
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