Petitioner sought reissue of a passport for ten years; respondent reported his application was under scrutiny due to a pending criminal case cognizance taken by the Chief Judicial Magistrate, Barasat. With no representation from the petitioner on two consecutive hearings, the Court dismissed the writ petition for nonprosecution.
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W.P.Nos.5665 and 5668 of 2021
IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS
Dated : 23.02.2024
CORAM
THE HONOURABLE MRS.JUSTICE J.NISHA BANU
W.P.No.5665 of 2021
Jeyaprakash ... Petitioner
vs.
The Passport Officer, Regional Passport Office, No.158, Annasalai, Chennai 600 002. ... Respondent
Prayer : Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India to issue a Writ of Mandamus directing the respondent to reissue a new passport for the period of 10 years based on the petitioner's application dated 05.10.2020.
For Petitioner : No appearance
For Respondent : Ms.A.Anuratha, ACGSC
O R D E R
This Writ Petition has been filed to reissue a new passport in continuation of his existing passport based on his application.
there was no representation for the petitioner. Therefore, it was posted
under the caption 'for dismissal' on 23.02.2024. Even today, when the
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The Passport Officer, Regional Passport Office, No.158, Annasalai, Chennai 600 002.
J.NISHA BANU, J.
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1 issue framed by the court
Whether a new passport should be reissued to the petitioner despite his being an accused in a charge-sheeted criminal case.
1 provisions across 1 enactments
Jeyaprakash
The Passport Officer, Regional Passport Office, Chennai
J.NISHA BANU
As recorded by the court registry
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