W.P(MD)No.19768 of 2026 BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 14.07.2026 CORAM THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE M.DHANDAPANI W.P(MD)No.19768 of 2026 A.Sivamani ... Petitioner Vs 1.The Regional Passport Officer, Trichy Region, New Municipal Complex, Thillainagar 7th Cross Road, Trichy District. 2.The Inspector of Police, Vaduvoor Police Station, Thanjavur District. ... Respondents PRAYER: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of Constitution of India, to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the first respondent to issue the new passport to the petitioner, based on the petitioner's application No.TR1065221105625 dated 23.06.2025 on the basis of the petitioner's representation dated 22.06.2026. For Petitioner : Mr.P.Arumugam For Respondents : Ms.M.Mahalakshmi, CGSC for R-1 1/5 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis W.P(MD)No.19768 of 2026 : Mr.R.Mohamed Riyaz for R-2 Government Advocate (Criminal Side) ORDER This Writ Petition has been filed seeking the issuance of a Writ of Mandamus directing the first respondent to issue new passport to the petitioner, based on the petitioner's application No.TR1065221105625 dated 23.06.2025 on the basis of the petitioner's representation dated 22.06.2026.

2. Heard Mr.P.Arumugam, learned counsel appearing for the petitioner; Ms.M.Mahalakshmi, learned Central Government Standing Counsel, who accepts notice on behalf of the first respondent; and Mr.R.Mohamed Riyaz, learned Government Advocate (Criminal Side), who accepts notice on behalf of the second respondent. 3. By consent of both parties, the Writ Petition is taken up for final disposal at the stage of admission itself. 4. The learned counsel appearing for the petitioner submitted that the petitioner had applied for the issuance of a fresh passport before the first 2/5 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis W.P(MD)No.19768 of 2026 respondent. However, the said application has not been processed on the ground that a criminal case is pending against the petitioner. 4.The learned Government Advocate (Criminal Side) appearing for the second respondent submitted that the petitioner's name was deleted at the time of filing the charge sheet before the concerned Court 5. Recording the above said submission, this Writ Petition is disposed of with a direction to the first respondent to consider the petitioner's application for issuance of a new passport and pass appropriate orders on merits and in accordance with law within a period of four (4) weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order, if there is no other legal impediment. No costs. 14.07.2026 NCC : Yes / No Index : Yes / No TSG 3/5 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis W.P(MD)No.19768 of 2026 To

1.The Regional Passport Officer, Trichy Region, New Municipal Complex, Thillainagar 7th Cross Road, Trichy District. 2.The Inspector of Police, Vaduvoor Police Station, Thanjavur District. 4/5 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis W.P(MD)No.19768 of 2026 M.DHANDAPANI, J. TSG W.P(MD)No.19768 of 2026 14.07.2026 5/5 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis

W.P(MD)No.19768 of 2026 BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 14.07.2026 CORAM THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE M.DHANDAPANI W.P(MD)No.19768 of 2026 A.Sivamani ... Petitioner Vs 1.The Regional Passport Officer, Trichy Region, New Municipal Complex, Thillainagar 7th Cross Road, Trichy District. 2.The Inspector of Police, Vaduvoor Police Station, Thanjavur District. ... Respondents PRAYER: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of Constitution of India, to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the first respondent to issue the new passport to the petitioner, based on the petitioner's application No.TR1065221105625 dated 23.06.2025 on the basis of the petitioner's representation dated 22.06.2026. For Petitioner : Mr.P.Arumugam For Respondents : Ms.M.Mahalakshmi, CGSC for R-1 1/5 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis W.P(MD)No.19768 of 2026 : Mr.R.Mohamed Riyaz for R-2 Government Advocate (Criminal Side) ORDER This Writ Petition has been filed seeking the issuance of a Writ of Mandamus directing the first respondent to issue new passport to the petitioner, based on the petitioner's application No.TR1065221105625 dated 23.06.2025 on the basis of the petitioner's representation dated 22.06.2026.

2. Heard Mr.P.Arumugam, learned counsel appearing for the petitioner; Ms.M.Mahalakshmi, learned Central Government Standing Counsel, who accepts notice on behalf of the first respondent; and Mr.R.Mohamed Riyaz, learned Government Advocate (Criminal Side), who accepts notice on behalf of the second respondent. 3. By consent of both parties, the Writ Petition is taken up for final disposal at the stage of admission itself. 4. The learned counsel appearing for the petitioner submitted that the petitioner had applied for the issuance of a fresh passport before the first 2/5 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis W.P(MD)No.19768 of 2026 respondent. However, the said application has not been processed on the ground that a criminal case is pending against the petitioner. 4.The learned Government Advocate (Criminal Side) appearing for the second respondent submitted that the petitioner's name was deleted at the time of filing the charge sheet before the concerned Court 5. Recording the above said submission, this Writ Petition is disposed of with a direction to the first respondent to consider the petitioner's application for issuance of a new passport and pass appropriate orders on merits and in accordance with law within a period of four (4) weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order, if there is no other legal impediment. No costs. 14.07.2026 NCC : Yes / No Index : Yes / No TSG 3/5 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis W.P(MD)No.19768 of 2026 To

1.The Regional Passport Officer, Trichy Region, New Municipal Complex, Thillainagar 7th Cross Road, Trichy District. 2.The Inspector of Police, Vaduvoor Police Station, Thanjavur District. 4/5 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis W.P(MD)No.19768 of 2026 M.DHANDAPANI, J. TSG W.P(MD)No.19768 of 2026 14.07.2026 5/5 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis