Madras High Court
WP(MD)/28773/2026 of Ahamednainar Vs The Regional Passport Officer on 5 October 2026
WP(MD) NO. 28773 of 2026
BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT
DATED: 05-10-2026
CORAM
THE HONOURABLE MR JUSTICE SENTHILKUMAR
RAMAMOORTHY
WP(MD) NO. 28773 of 2026
{CNR: HCMD011387802026}
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1. Ahamednainar
Petitioner(s)
Vs
1. The Regional Passport Officer
Regional Passport Office
Bharathi Ulaa Street
Racecourse Road
Madurai.
2. The Inspector of Police
Kenikkarai town Police Station
Ramanathapuram District
Respondent(s)
For Petitioner(s):
Mr.Pradeep S
For Respondent(s): Mr.V.Boominathan 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 1st Respondent to consider and process the petitioners application for re-issuance of passport in File No. 26-1066613822, in the light of the petitioners Representation/Explanation dated 17.08.2026, and consequently re-issue the passport to the petitioner, in accordance with law, within a time frame to be stipulated by this Honble Court, and pass such other or
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further orders as this Hon'ble Court may deem fit and proper in the circumstances of this case and thus render justice.
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ORDER
The petitioner applied for re-issuance of passport. Citing the pendency of an FIR in Crime No.255 of 2026, the petitioner was called upon to provide an explanation. After submitting an explanation on 17.08.2026, the petitioner has approached this Court for a direction to process the application.
2. Mr.V.Boominathan, learned Standing Counsel, accepts notice for the first respondent and Mr.R.Mohamed Riyaz, learned Government Advocate (Crl. side), accepts notice for the second respondent.
3. Considering the fact that only an FIR has been registered under Crime No.255 of 2026, it is not necessary for the petitioner to obtain clearance. Therefore, the first respondent is directed to process the application within 3 months from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. In the event that a case is registered in the meantime against the petitioner, it will be necessary for the petitioner to obtain clearance from the Criminal Court concerned.
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4. The writ petition stands disposed of accordingly. No costs. 05-10-2026 PKN To
1. The Regional Passport Officer Regional Passport Office Bharathi Ulaa Street Racecourse Road Madurai.
2. The Inspector of Police Kenikkarai town Police Station Ramanathapuram District
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SENTHILKUMAR RAMAMOORTHY
,J.
PKN W.P (MD)No.28773 of 2026 05.10.2026
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