Madras High Court
WP(MD)/32117/2026 of Munieswaran M Vs The Regional Passport Officer on 12 November 2026
WP(MD) No. 32117 of 2026
BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT
DATED: 12-11-2026
CORAM
THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE SENTHILKUMAR RAMAMOORTHY
WP(MD) No. 32117 of 2026
CNR:{HCMD011600852026}
M.Munieswaran
..Petitioner(s)
Vs
1. The Regional Passport Officer,
Regional Passport Office,
Bharathi Ula Veethi,
Race Course Road,
Madurai – 625002.
2. The State of Tamil Nadu
Rep. by its Inspector of Police,
Sayalkudi Police Station,
Ramanathapuram District.
(Crime No.224 of 2026)
..Respondent(s)
PRAYER: (Passport) Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying this Court to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the first respondent to issue a fresh passport to the petitioner in respect of Passport Application File No.MDA077062724026 dated 01.07.2026 within such time as may be stipulated by this Court.
For Petitioner : Mr.M.Mathivanan
For R1 : M/s.T.Saroja
Central Government Standing Counsel
For R2 : Mr.R.Mohamed Riyaz
Government Advocate (Criminal Side)
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ORDER
After applying for reissuance of his passport on 01.07.2026, the petitioner has approached this Court for directions to process the application.
2. M/s.T.Saroja, learned Central Government Standing Counsel, accepts notice for the first respondent. Mr.R.Mohamed Riyaz, learned Government Advocate (Criminal Side), accepts notice for the second respondent. Learned Government Advocate (Criminal Side) confirms that no charge sheet was filed in respect of Crime No.224 of 2026.
3. Therefore, there is no impediment for the consideration of the petitioner’s application. Directing the first respondent to consider and dispose of said application within three (3) months from the date of receipt of a copy of this order, this Writ Petition is disposed of. There shall be no order as to costs. 12-11-2026 Index: No Speaking Neutral Citation: No JEN __________
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WP(MD) No. 32117 of 2026 To
1. The Regional Passport Officer, Regional Passport Office, Bharathi Ula Veethi, Race Course Road, Madurai – 625002.
2. The Inspector of Police, Sayalkudi Police Station, Ramanathapuram District. __________
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WP(MD) No. 32117 of 2026 SENTHILKUMAR RAMAMOORTHY, J. JEN WP(MD) No. 32117 of 2026 12-11-2026 __________
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