IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 17-12-2025

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR JUSTICE N. SATHISH KUMAR

Tharakkesh Ramganth,

S/.Ramganth,

6-A, Pavan Garden New, Thillai Nagar,

7th Cross, Pappanaickenpudur Post,

Coimbatore-641 041.

Petitioner(s)

Vs

1.The Government Of India, Ministry Of External Affairs,

Regional Passport Office, Coimbatore, Rep. By Its Regional Passport Officer,

First Floor, Corporation Commercial

Complex, Opp. Thandumariamman Koil,

Avinashi Road, Coimbatore-641 018.

2.State Rep. By

The Inspector Of Police,

Navalpattu Police Station, Trichy District.

Respondent(s)

PRAYER:-Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying for an issuance of Writ of Mandamus, directing the 1^st respondent to take into consideration the circumstances prevailing over the case pending against the petitioner and to consider the issue of passport to the petitioner

accepting his application seeking passport.

For Petitioner(s): Mr.M.Marudhachalam For Respondent: Mr.L.Baskaran Government Advocate (Crl. Side)

for R2

ORDER

The petitioner seeks for a direction, directing the first respondent to process the petitioner’s passport application.

2. It is the contention of the petitioner that th