IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 20-02-2026 CORAM THE HON'BLE MS. JUSTICE P.T. ASHA M.Mohammed Riswan S/o.A.Mohammed Ishak No.31/1,Mela street Kodikkal palayam Thiruvarur-610 001 ..Petitioner(s)

Vs

1. The Regional Passport Officer Regional Passport office New Municipal complex Thillai Nagar, 7th cross Tiruchirappalli-620 018.

2. The Inspector of Police Thiruvarur Town police station Thiruvarur District-610 001 ..Respondent(s)

PRAYER: Writ Petition has been filed under Article 226 of Constitution of India praying to issue a writ of Mandamus directing the 1st respondent to Renew the petitioners Passport bearing No.M2835505 vide petitioners Renewal Application dt.7.10.2024 vide Ref.No.TR107701019963724 by considering the petitioners representation dated 16.12.2024 and 17.12.2025 and consequently issue the Renewed passport to the petitioner within the time.

For Petitioner(s): Mr.M.Mubeen For Respondent(s): Mr.K.K.Muralidharan, CGSC, for R1 Mr.L.Baskaran, GA (Crl.Side) for R2

ORDER

This writ petition is filed seeking a writ of mandamus, directing the

1^st respondent to issue the renew passport to the petitioner pursuant to his application in File No.TR10770109963724.

2. The petit