Madras High Court
WP(MD)/30578/2026 of Manikandan Vs The Regional Passport Office on 28 October 2026
WP(MD) No. 30578 of 2026
BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT
DATED: 28-10-2026
CORAM
THE HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE SENTHILKUMAR
RAMAMOORTHY
WP(MD) No. 30578 of 2026
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Manikandan
..Petitioner(s)
Vs
1. The Regional Passport Officer,
Regional Passport Office,
Bharathi Ula Veethi,
Race Course Road,
Madurai District
2. The Inspector of Police,
Natham Police Station
Dindigul District
..Respondent(s)
PRAYER: Writ Petition, filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying this court to issue a Writ of Mandamus to direct the 1st Respondent to renew the Petitioners Passport in Passport No. L8578002
in reference to the File No.MD1074963960726 dated 09.10.2026
pending on the file of the 1st respondent Authorities.
For Petitioner(s)
:Mr.R.Vinodh
For Respondent(s)
: Mr.M.Gnanagurunathan
Central Government Standing
Counsel for R1
Mr.R.Mohamed Riyaz
Government Advocate (Crl.Side)
for R2
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ORDER
After applying for renewal of passport bearing Passport No.L8578002, the petitioner seeks directions to process the application.
2. Mr.M.Gnanagurunathan, learned Central Government Standing Counsel, accepts notice for the first respondent. Mr.R.Mohamed Riyaz, learned Government Advocate (Crl.Side), accepts notice for the second respondent.
3. Learned Government Advocate (Crl.Side) for the second respondent confirms that no charge sheet was filed in relation to either Crime No.289 of 2024 or Crime No.399 of 2026.
4. Learned Central Government Standing Counsel for the first respondent submits that the petitioner has not submitted an explanation in response to the Show Cause Notice.
5. In view of the above submissions, this Writ Petition is disposed of on the following terms:
(i) The petitioner is directed to submit such explanation within fifteen (15) days from the date of receipt of a copy of this order;
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(ii) Upon receipt thereof, the first respondent is directed to pass orders on the petitioner’s application for renewal of passport within three
(3) months therefrom; and
(iii) There shall be no order as to costs. 28-10-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order Neutral Citation: Yes/No apd To
1. The Regional Passport Officer Regional Passport Office Bharathi Ula Veethi Race Course Road Madurai District
2. The Inspector of Police, Natham Police Station Dindigul District
WP(MD) No. 30578 of 2026 SENTHILKUMAR RAMAMOORTHY, J. apd WP(MD) No. 30578 of 2026 28-10-2026