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Venkatesan v. Regional Passport Officer

Madras HC2 Mar 2026WP/7271/2026

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What is this about?

W.P.No.7271 of 2026, High Court of Judicature at Madras, decided 02.03.2026 by M.Dhandapani J. Mandamus under Article 226 seeking fresh passport despite pending criminal case; passport application MA4065031628523 refused by Regional Passport Officer, Chennai; unconsidered representation dated 05.12.2025; Court directs consideration and decision on merits within six weeks; disposed of, no costs. Counsel: J.Jayasuriya (petitioner), K.K.Muralidharan CGSC (R1), Mehanathan Govt. Adv. (Crl.) (R2).

What did the court decide?

Direction to the first respondent to consider the representation dated 05.12.2025 and pass appropriate orders on merits and in accordance with law within six weeks; no order as to costs. ¶24

Venkatesan Vs Regional Passport Officer — Writ and Judicial Review | Madras HC (2026)

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W.P.No.7271 of 2026

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IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

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DATED : 02.03.2026

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CORAM

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THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE M.DHANDAPANI

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W.P.No.7271 of 2026

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Venkatesan ... Petitioner

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1.The Regional Passport Officer, Regional Passport Office, Chennai Royala Towers Nos.2 and 3, IV Floor, Old No.785, New No.158, Anna Salai, Chennai-600 002, Tamil Nadu.

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2.The Sub-Inspector of Police, Thittagudi Police Station, Cuddalore District. ....Respondents

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PRAYER : Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying for the issuance of a Writ of Mandamus, directing the first respondent to issue a new passport to the petitioner by considering the representation of the petitioner dated 05.12.2025, in accordance with law.

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https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis

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W.P.No.7271 of 2026

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For Petitioner : Mr.J.Jayasuriya For Respondents : Mr.K.K.Muralidharan Central Government Standing Counsel for R1 Mr.Mehanathan Government Advocate (Crl.side) for R2

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O R D E R

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This Writ Petition has been filed to direct the first respondent to issue a new passport to the petitioner by considering the representation of the petitioner dated 05.12.2025, in accordance with law.

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The case of the petitioner is that the petitioner applied for new passport vide Application No.MA4065031628523 and due to criminal case pending against him, the first respondent refused to issue the new passport and the petitioner submitted his explanation in person, however, no action was taken. Hence, the petitioner has made a representation to the first respondent on 05.12.2025, however, the said representation has not been considered so far. Hence, the present writ petition has been filed.

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W.P.No.7271 of 2026

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The learned counsel appearing for the petitioner submitted that it would suffice, if the first respondent is directed to dispose of the representation of the petitioner dated 05.12.2025 on merits and in accordance with law, within a specified period.

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Heard the learned counsel appearing for the petitioner, the learned Central Government Standing Counsel appearing for the first respondent and the learned Government Advocate (Crl.side) appearing for the second respondent.

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In view of the limited request made by the learned counsel appearing for the petitioner, this Court, without going into the merits of the case, directs the first respondent to consider the representation of the petitioner dated 05.12.2025 and pass appropriate orders on merits and in accordance with law within a period of six weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.

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With the above direction, this Writ Petition is disposed of. There shall be no order as to costs.

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02.03.2026

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NCC: Yes / No Index : Yes / No

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W.P.No.7271 of 2026

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Speaking Order : Yes / No ssb

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1.The Regional Passport Officer, Regional Passport Office, Chennai Royala Towers Nos.2 and 3, IV Floor, Old No.785, New No.158, Anna Salai, Chennai-600 002, Tamil Nadu.

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