Petitioner sought reissue of passport to travel abroad while a criminal case was at FIR stage. Court dismissed petition as petitioner possessed two passports simultaneously, which is not permitted. Respondents directed to file crime report promptly.
Writ petition dismissed; petitioner directed to file final crime report promptly; no costs.
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BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT
DATED : 07.07.2022
CORAM
THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE G.R.SWAMINATHAN
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Syed Hakkim
... Petitioner
Vs
Prayer : Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying to issue a Writ of Mandamus, to direct the first respondent to reissue the petitioner's passport by rectifying the petitioner's father name as Syed Ibrahim and to permit the petitioner to go to abroad by considering the petitioner's representation, dated 30.11.2021.
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For Petitioner : Mr.M.S.Jeyakarthick For Respondents : Mrs.Victoria Gowri Assistant Solicitor General of India for R.1 Mr.G.Sivaraja for R.2
ORDER
Heard the learned counsel on either side.
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Index : Yes / No Internet : Yes/ No mga
To
1.The Government of India, Ministry of External Affairs, Regional Passport Office, Madurai, Bharathi Ula Veethi, Race Course Road, Madurai – 625 002.
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G.R.SWAMINATHAN, J.
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1 issue framed by the court
Whether a passport should be reissued to a petitioner in possession of two passports when a criminal case is at the FIR stage.
Syed Hakkim
Government of India, Ministry of External Affairs, Regional Passport Office, Madurai
Inspector of Police, Devi Pattinam Police Station, Ramanathapuram District
G.R. Swaminathan
As recorded by the court registry
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