Madras High Court
WP/33768/2026 of KARUPPIAH Vs THE UNION OF INDIA on 6 October 2026
WP No. 33768 of 2026
IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS
DATED: 06-10-2026
CORAM
THE HON'BLE MS. JUSTICE P.T. ASHA
WP No. 33768 of 2026
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AND
WMP NO. 37146 OF 2026,
WMP NO. 40249 OF 2026
Karuppiah
..Petitioner(s)
Vs
1. The Union Of India
Represented by its Secretary,
Ministry of External Affairs,
Patiala House, Tilak Marg,
New Delhi.
2. The Regional Passport Officer
Regional Passport Office, Chennai,
Rayala Towers,
Nos.2 and 3, IV Floor,
Old No.785, New No.158,
Anna Salai,
Chennai - 600002.
..Respondent(s)
Prayer:- Writ petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying for issuance of a writ of Mandamus directing the 2nd respondent to process, renew and re-issue the petitioners passport under application reference No.25-1065616526 within a time-bound period, without withholding processing due to the pendency of the stale FIR in Crime No.203/2026 on the file of S-12, Selaiyur Police Station, Chengalpattu District.
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For Petitioner(s):
Mr.V.Jayaprakash Narayanan
For Respondent(s):
1 and 2
Mr. R. Sanjay,
Central Government Standing Counsel
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This writ petition has been filed seeking a direction to the 2nd respondent to process, renew and re-issue the petitioner’s passport under application reference No.25-1065616526 within a time-bound period, without withholding the processing due to the pendency of the FIR in Crime No.203/2026 on the file of S-12, Selaiyur Police Station, Chengalpattu District.
2. It is informed by the learned counsel for the petitioner that the F.I.R., which is the basis on which the petitioner’s request for renewal of passport was kept pending and an explanation called for from him, has now been quashed by orders of this Court dated 18.09.2026 in Crl.O.P.No.22632 of 2026. It is also informed that the petitioner has been called for an interview on 09.10.2026 as the impediment for issuing the passport no longer exists.
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3. In view of the above, the 2nd respondent shall endeavour to renew the petitioner’s passport on or before 15.10.2026.
4. Accordingly, this Writ Petition is disposed of. No costs. Since the proposed 3rd respondent, namely, the Inspector of Police, S-12, Selaiyur Police Station, Tambaram City Police, Chennai, is not a necessary party to these proceedings, W.M.P.No.40249 of 2026, filed seeking impleadment, is closed. Consequently connected miscellaneous petition is also closed. 06-10-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order Neutral Citation: Yes/No SRN Note: Issue order copy today(06.10.2026) To
1. The Secretary, Union Of India Ministry of External Affairs, Patiala House, Tilak Marg, New Delhi.
2. The Regional Passport Officer Regional Passport Office, Chennai, Rayala Towers,Nos.2 and 3, IV Floor, Old No.785, New No.158, Anna Salai, Chennai - 600002.
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P.T.ASHA J. SRN WP No. 33768 of 2026 AND WMP NO. 37146 OF 2026 ,WMP NO. 40249 OF 2026 06-10-2026