Madras High Court
WP(MD)/31443/2026 of Abinandh Vs The Regional Passport Officer on 4 November 2026
WP(MD) No. 31443 of 2026
BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT
DATED: 04-11-2026
CORAM
THE HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE SENTHILKUMAR
RAMAMOORTHY
WP(MD) No. 31443 of 2026
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Abinandh
..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
Madukkur Police Station,
Thanjavur District
..Respondent(s)
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. TR1066294494226 dated 27.01.2026 in accordance with law.
For Petitioner(s)
:Dr.R.Alagumani
For Respondent(s)
:Mr.S.Sampath Kumar
Standing Counsel for R1
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Mr.R.Mohamed Riyaz
Government Advocate (Crl.Side)
for R2
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ORDER
The petitioner applied for issuance of passport on 27.01.2026. Upon receipt of an adverse police verification report, the petitioner has approached this Court.
2. Learned counsel for the petitioner submits that Crime No. 127 of 2025 does not concern the petitioner and has been erroneously cited as the reason for providing adverse report.
3. Mr.S.Sampath Kumar, learned Standing Counsel, accepts notice for the first respondent. Mr.R.Mohamed Riyaz, learned Government Advocate (Crl.Side), accepts notice for the second respondent. Learned Government Advocate (Crl.Side) submits that no charge sheet is pending against the petitioner.
5. Considering the above submissions, this Writ Petition is disposed of by directing the first respondent to consider and dispose of the petitioner’s application for a passport in accordance with law within
WP(MD) No. 31443 of 2026 three (3) months from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. There shall be no order as to costs. 04-11-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order Neutral Citation: Yes/No apd To
1. The Regional Passport Officer Regional Passport Office Tiruchirappalli New Municipal Complex Thillai Nagar 7th Cross Tiruchirappalli
2. The Inspector of Police Madukkur Police Station Thanjavur District
WP(MD) No. 31443 of 2026 SENTHILKUMAR RAMAMOORTHY, J. apd WP(MD) No. 31443 of 2026 04-11-2026