Madras High Court
WP(MD)/32137/2026 of Balaji Nagaraj N Vs The Regional Passport Officer on 12 November 2026
WP(MD) No. 32137 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. 32137 of 2026
CNR:{HCMD011600862026}
N.Balaji Nagaraj,
No.1/27A, Melur,
Thottakkadu, Regunathapuram,
Ramanathapuram District – 623523.
..Petitioner(s)
Vs
1. The Regional Passport Officer,
Regional Passport Office,
Bharathi Ula Veethi,
Race Course Road,
Madurai – 625002.
2. The State of Tamilnadu
Rep. by its Inspector of Police,
Thirupullani Police Station,
Ramanathapuram District,
(Crime No. 128 of 2025)
..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 first respondent to issue a fresh passport to the petitioner in respect of passport Application File No.MD1077359187426 dated 08.09.2026 within such time as may be stipulated by this Court.
For Petitioner : Mr.M.Mathivanan
For R1 : Mr.S.Seva Krishnan
Central Government Standing Counsel
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For R2 : Mr.R.Mohamed Riyaz
Government Advocate (Criminal Side)
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ORDER
After applying for reissuance of a passport on 08.09.2026, the petitioner has approached this Court for directions to process said application.
2. Mr.S.Selva Krishnan, 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) for the second respondent submits that the charge sheet was filed and taken on file in C.C.No.15 of 2026 before the Judicial Magistrate No.I, Ramanathapuram.
3. Therefore, this Writ Petition is disposed of by granting leave to the petitioner to approach the Judicial Magistrate No.I, Ramanathapuram in C.C.No.15 of 2026 for clearance. 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. 32137 of 2026 To
1. The Regional Passport Officer, Regional Passport Office, Bharathi Ula Veethi, Race Course Road, Madurai – 625002.
2. The Inspector of Police, Thirupullani Police Station, Ramanathapuram District. __________
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WP(MD) No. 32137 of 2026 SENTHILKUMAR RAMAMOORTHY, J. JEN WP(MD) No. 32137 of 2026 12-11-2026 __________
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