BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT Dated : 09/02/2026 CORAM THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE R.VIJAYAKUMAR Rathakrishnan, ... Petitioner Vs

1. The Regional Passport Officer, Regional Passport Office, New Municipal Complex, Thillai Nagar 7th Cross, Tiruchirappalli - 620 018.

2. The Inspector of Police,, Peravurani Police Station, Peravurani, Thanjavur District. ... Respondents PRAYER :- Writ Petition, filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying this court to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the 1st Respondent to Re-issue/Renewal of Passport bearing No. G 2131204 to the Petitioner by processing petitioner application in File No. TR1073985729122 based on the explanation / representation dated

27.01.2026 within a time limit stipulated by this Court.

For Petitioner : Mr.B.Anandan, For R1 : Mr.Balaji CGSC For R2 : M/s.M.Aasha, Government Advocate (Crl.Side)

ORDER

The present writ petition has been filed seeking a Writ of Mandamus directing the first respondent to re-issue a passport to the petitioner, based upon his application.

2. The learned Government Advocate (Criminal Side) appearing for the second respondent brought to the notice of this Court that a criminal ca