IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 19-01-2026 CORAM THE HON'BLE MS. JUSTICE P.T. ASHA Kumar Manikkam S/o. Manikkam No. 444 South Kattukottai, Kural Village, Pakkambadi Post, Chinnasalem Kallakurichi District - 606 301.

..Petitioner(s)

Vs

1. The Regional Passport Officer Regional Passport Office Old no. 785/158 , IV Floor, Royala Towers No. 2 and 3, Anna Salai, Chennai – 600 002.

2. State by The Inspector of Police Chinna Salem Police Station Kallakurichi District. Crime No. 236 /2022 ..Respondent(s)

PRAYER : Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying to issue a Writ of Mandamus directing the 1st respondent to consider petitioner’s representation dated 11.10.2025 and to renew petitioner’s passport No. L4327326 (Renewal Application file number MAG074925533325) and to pass orders.

For Petitioner(s): Mr.S.Silambu Selvan For Respondent(s): Mr.L.J.Vengatesh Central Government Standing Counsel for R1 Mr.LK.Baskaran Govt. Advocate [ Crl.Side] for R2

ORDER

The petitioner has filed the above writ petition seeking a mandamus to the respondents to consider his representation dated 11.10.2025 to renew his passport No. L4327326 in renewal application No. MA