Madras High Court
WP(MD)/28619/2026 of Shajahan Vs The Regional Passport Officer on 5 October 2026
WP(MD) NO. 28619 of 2026
BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT
DATED: 05-10-2026
CORAM
THE HONOURABLE MR JUSTICE SENTHILKUMAR
RAMAMOORTHY
WP(MD) NO. 28619 of 2026
{CNR: HCMD011408712026}
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1. Shajahan
Petitioner(s)
Vs
1. The Regional Passport Officer
Regional Passport Office
Tiruchirappalli
New Municipal Complex
Thillai Nagar 7th Cross
Tiruchirappalli.
2. The Inspector of Police
Karambakudi Police Station
Pudukkottai District.
Respondent(s)
For Petitioner(s):
Dr.R.Alagumani
For Respondent(s): Mr.S.M.Ashok for R1
Mr.R.Mohamed Riyaz, GA (Crl.) for R2
Prayer:
Writ Petition, filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying this court to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the Respondent No.1 to issue passport to the Petitioner by processing the application in File No.TR1065194163225 dated 17.06.2025 in accordance with law within the time stipulated by this Honble Court and pass such further or other orders as this Honble Court may deem fit and proper in the
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circumstances of the case and thus render justice.
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ORDER
The petitioner had applied for a fresh passport. In relation thereto, the first respondent called upon the petitioner to submit proof of clearance. After submitting an explanation dated 25.09.2026, the petitioner has approached this Court for a direction to process the passport application.
2. Mr.S.M.Ashok, learned Standing Counsel, accepts notice on behalf of the first respondent and Mr.R.Mohamed Riyaz, learned Government Advocate (Crl. side), accepts notice on behalf of the second respondent.
3. Learned Counsel for the second respondent has handed over a copy of the judgment dated 02.06.2023 of the Division Bench of this Court in Regional Passport Officer v. Samsudeen Mohamed Salih and another, W.A.No.902 of 2023.
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4. As held in the judgment handed over by learned counsel for the second respondent, the mere registration of an FIR is not a bar to the processing of an application for issuance or renewal of a passport. In this case, it appears that the petitioner was arrayed as the sixth accused in Crime No.258 of 2018. As on date, even the charge sheet has not been filed.
5. Considering the above aspects, this Writ Petition is disposed of by directing the first respondent to process the petitioner's application for issuance of a fresh passport in accordance with law, within a period of 3 months from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. In the meantime, should a case be registered, the petitioner would be required to obtain the permission from the Criminal Court concerned. No costs. 05-10-2026 PKN
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To
1. The Regional Passport Officer Regional Passport Office Tiruchirappalli New Municipal Complex Thillai Nagar 7th Cross Tiruchirappalli.
2. The Inspector of Police Karambakudi Police Station Pudukkottai District.
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SENTHILKUMAR RAMAMOORTHY
,J.
PKN W.P (MD)No.28619 of 2026 05.10.2026
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