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 case is pending as against the petitioner in Crime No.715 of 2021 on the file of the second respondent. However, so far, investigation has not been completed and the charge sheet has not been laid.

3. This Court in a judgment reported in 2014 8 MLJ 61 (Mr.W.Jaihar Willam Vs.the State of Tamil Nadu) has held that mere pendency of FIR would not be a legal impediment for issuance of passport.

4. In view of the above said facts, the first respondent is directed to consider the application of the writ petitioner for renewal / re-issue of passport and pass orders within a period of four weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.

5. With the above said observation, this Writ Petition stands disposed of. There shall be no order as to costs.

09.02.2026 NCC : Yes/No Index : Yes / No Internet : Yes / No tta TO

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.

R.VIJAYAKUMAR,J tta

ORDER

IN WP(MD) No.3361 of 2026 Date : 09/02/2026