Madras High Court
WP/40601/2026 of Periyannan Vs Regional Passport Officer on 7 October 2026
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IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS
DATED: 07-10-2026
CORAM
THE HON'BLE MS. JUSTICE P.T. ASHA
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Periyannan
..Petitioner(s)
Vs
1. Regional Passport Officer
Chennai Royala Towers,
No.2, and 3 IV Floor, Old No.785,
New No.158 Anna Salai,
Chennai-600 002
2. Pravasi Bharatiya Sahayata Kendra
Consulate General of Kuwait,
Diplomatic enclave,
Arabian Gulf Street,
P.O. Box 1450
Safat 13015 kuwait,
Rep. by Consular Section Officer.
3. The Inspector of Police
Puthupettai Police Station,
Cuddalore District.
..Respondent(s)
Prayer:
This writ petition is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, seeking writ of mandamus directing the 1st respondent to renew the petitioner’s son Mr. Sivaraman’s passport bearing R3741514 based on the petitioner’s representation dated 14.09.2026 in accordance with law.
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For Petitioner(s):
Mr. M.Selvam
For Respondent(s):
Mr. R.Sidharth
Central Government Counsel
R1 & R2
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This writ petition is filed for the following relief: “To direct the 1st respondent to renew the petitioner’s son Mr.Sivaraman’s passport bearing R3741514 based on the petitioner’s representation dated 14.09.2026 in accordance with law.”
2. The petitioner is the father of one Sivaraman, who is presently residing and working at Kuwait. The petitioner’s son applied for renewal of his passport on 23.07.2026. The respondent sought an explanation with reference to Cr.No.825 of 2021. However, without giving an explanation, the petitioner has approached this Court.
3. Heard the learned counsels and perused the records.
4. The petitioner’s application has not been rejected. The respondents only seek an explanation from the petitioner in respect of the
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FIR that is now pending against the petitioner. Without offering an explanation, the petitioner has rushed to this Court. Therefore, the petitioner shall submit an explanation to the respondents who shall consider the same and thereafter pass orders, within a period of 4 weeks.
5. With the above direction, this writ petition is disposed of. No costs. 07-10-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order Neutral Citation: Yes/No KAN
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To
1. Regional Passport Officer Chennai Royala Towers, No.2, and 3 IV Floor, Old No.785, New No.158 Anna Salai, Chennai-600 002
2. Pravasi Bharatiya Sahayata Kendra Consulate General of Kuwait, Diplomatic enclave, Arabian Gulf Street, P.O. Box 1450 Safat 13015 kuwait, Rep. by Consular Section Officer.
3. The Inspector of Police Puthupettai Police Station, Cuddalore District.
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P.T.ASHA J. KAN WP No. 40601 of 2026 07-10-2026