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M.Gnanasekaran v. The Regional Passport Officer

Madras HC10 Jan 2025WP(MD)/26423/2024

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What is this about?

Passport re-issue mandamus; Madras High Court Madurai Bench; W.P.(MD)No.26423 of 2024; decided 10.01.2025; L. Victoria Gowri J.; Regional Passport Officer Madurai directed to consider application dated 24.09.2024 for re-issue of Passport No. S6984227 within four weeks; Government Advocate submitted no case registered against petitioner; Article 226 Constitution of India; writ allowed, no costs.

What did the court decide?

Writ of Mandamus issued: first respondent (Regional Passport Officer) directed to consider the petitioner's application dated 24.09.2024 for re-issue of Passport No. S6984227, if eligible, and to comply on merits and in accordance with law within four weeks from receipt of a copy of the order; no order as to costs. ¶33

M.Gnanasekaran Vs The Regional Passport Officer — Writ and Judicial Review | Madras HC (2025)

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W.P.(MD)No.26423 of 2024

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BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT

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DATED : 10.01.2025

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CORAM:

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THE HONOURABLE MRS.JUSTICE L.VICTORIA GOWRI

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W.P.(MD)No.26423 of 2024

M.Gnanasekaran

... Petitioner

Vs.

The Regional Passport Officer, Regional Passport Office, Bharathi Ula Street, Race Course Road, Madurai, Tamilnadu - 625002.

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The Superintending Enquiry Officer, Regional Passport Office Madurai, Bharathi Ula Street, Race Course Road, Madurai, Tamilnadu - 625002.

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The Inspector of Police, Job-Racket Team - 9, Central Crime Branch - II, Edf - 1, Team - II, Veppery, Chennai - 600 007.

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... Respondents

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(R3 is Suo Motu Impleaded Vide Court Order Dated.17.12.2024 in WP(MD)No.26423 of 2024.)

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PRAYER : Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India for issuance of a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents to re-issue the Passport No. S6984227, issued on 22.11.2018, valid up to 21.11.2028 by considering the petitioner's application dated 24.09.2024 within the time stipulated by this Court.

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For Petitioner : Mr.S.Louis For Respondents : Mr.B.Narayan Ram (R1 & R2) Central Government Standing Counsel Mr.K.Gnanasekaran (R3) Government Advocate

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ORDER

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By consent of both parties, this Writ Petition is taken up for final disposal at the stage of admission itself.

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2. The prayer in the Writ Petition reads as follows:-

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“To issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents to re-issue the Passport No. S6984227, issued on 22.11.2018, valid up to 21.11.2028 by considering the petitioner's application dated 24.09.2024 within the time stipulated by this Court.”

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3. Heard the learned counsel on both sides and carefully perused the

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entire materials available on record.

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When the matter is taken up for hearing, the learned Government

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Advocate appearing for the third respondent submitted that no case has been registered against the petitioner.

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The petitioner made an application on 24.09.2024 seeking for reissuance of passport. Recording the submission made by the learned Government Advocate appearing for the third respondent, the first respondent is hereby directed to consider the application of the petitioner to re-issue his passport, if he is eligible for the same. The first respondent shall comply with the said direction on merits and in accordance with law within a period of four weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.

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6. With the above directions, this Writ Petition stands allowed. There shall be no order as to costs.

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NCC : Yes / No Index : Yes / No Sm

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