Madras High Court
WP/43138/2026 of N.SYEDMUSTHAFA Vs THE UNION OF INDIA on 27 October 2026
WP No. 43138 of 2026
IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS
DATED: 27-10-2026
CORAM
THE HON'BLE MS. JUSTICE P.T. ASHA
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N.Syedmusthafa
S/o.Noorul Hak,
No.188/12, K.F.B.Valagam, kinjampettai,
cuddalore port, cuddalore District - 607003.
..Petitioner(s)
Vs
1. The Union Of India
Rep. by its Secretary,
Ministry of External Affairs (passport seva), patiala house annexe, tilak marg, new delhi -
110001.
2. The Regional passport officer
Regional passport office, chennai, royala towers, no.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 consider and dispose of my application and re-issue the passport incorporating my correct date of birth 10.06.1986 within a stipulated time as fixed by this hon'ble high court on merits.
For Petitioner(s):
Mr.Krishnasamy Chinnasamy
For Respondent(s):
Mr.G.Mutharasu, CGSC for R1 and R2
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ORDER
This Writ Petition has been filed for the following reliefs:- “Directing the 2nd respondent to consider and dispose of my application and re-issue the passport incorporating my correct date of birth 10.06.1986 within a stipulated time as fixed by this hon'ble high court on merits.”
2. The petitioner would submit that he was issued Passport No. T8809611 on 04.09.2019, valid up to 03.09.2029, wherein his date of birth was erroneously recorded as 24.04.1986, whereas his Aadhaar Card and Birth Certificate reflect his correct date of birth as 10.06.1986. The petitioner would further submit that he applied for re-issue of passport vide Application Reference No. 25-1058916788 and File No. MA4075533831025, paid the prescribed fee of Rs.1,500/- on 11.08.2025, and attended the appointments at the Passport Seva Kendra, Puducherry, on 22.08.2025 and the Regional Passport Office, Chennai, on 17.12.2025. However, despite submitting the relevant documents, the respondents have neither corrected the date of birth nor passed any order on his application, which has been kept pending for a considerable period. Hence, the present Writ Petition has been filed seeking the reliefs stated supra.
3. Heard the learned counsel on either side and perused the records.
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4. Considering the facts and circumstances of the case and the relief sought for by the petitioner, this Court, without going into the merits of the case, directs the 2nd respondent to consider and pass appropriate orders on the petitioner's application, on merits and in accordance with law, taking into consideration the Aadhaar Card and Birth Certificate of the petitioner, within a period of 4 weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.
5. Accordingly, this writ petition is disposed of. No costs. 27-10-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order Neutral Citation: Yes/No SHR To
1. The Union Of India Rep. by its Secretary, Ministry of External Affairs (passport seva), patiala house annexe, tilak marg, new delhi - 110001.
2. The Regional passport officer Regional passport office, chennai, royala towers, no.2 and 3, IV Floor, old no.785, new no.158, anna salai, chennai - 600002.
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