The High Court disposed of a writ petition seeking passport renewal. The court noted the passport was valid and no adverse action had been taken despite an adverse police report. The court clarified that if further inputs arise, the Passport Officer may issue a show cause notice.
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W.P.No.34080 of 2024
IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS
Dated 05.12.2024
CORAM:
THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE S.SOUNTHAR
W.P.No.34080 of 2024 and WMP No.36903 of 2024
Denver William
... Petitioner
Vs.
Prayer: Writ petition filed under Article 226 of Constitution of India seeking for issuance of Writ of Mandamus, directing the first respondent to consider the representation of the petitioner dated 28.09.2024 for renewal/reissue of passport in File No.MA3076815333924, dated 07.08.2024.
For Petitioner : Mr.N.K.Ramesh
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For Respondents : Mr.S.Magesh, Central Government Standing Counsel for first respondent
Mr.R.Kishore Kumar, Government Advocate (Crl.Side) for second respondent
ORDER
This writ petition is filed seeking a direction to the first
respondent to consider the representation of the petitioner dated 28.09.2024 for renewal of Passport in File No.MA3076815333924, dated 07.08.2024.
Sections 408, 420 IPC and Sections 65, 66 of Information Technology Act. Based on the written instructions, learned counsel for the first
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respondent says that, as on today, no adverse action has been taken against the petitioner and the petitioner is in possession of the valid Passport bearing No.C0454461, dated 07.08.2024.
There shall be no order as to costs. Connected miscellaneous petition is
closed.
05.12.2024
Index:Yes/No Internet:Yes/No mst
To
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S.SOUNTHAR, J.
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1 issue framed by the court
Whether the Regional Passport Officer should have issued a show cause notice or taken adverse action regarding the petitioner's passport renewal pending criminal cases?
3 provisions across 3 enactments
Denver William
The Regional Passport Officer, Chennai
The Inspector of Police, Cyber Crime, CCB, Vepery
S.SOUNTHAR
As recorded by the court registry
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