IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 05-03-2026 CORAM THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE M.DHANDAPANI

1. M.Jane Janet Ajitha

2. Inaya Fayza ..Petitioner(s)

Vs

1. The Regional passport officer Rayala Towers, No 2 and 3, iV Floor, Old no.785, New no.158, Anna salai, Chennai-600 002.

2. P. Mohamed Mustafa

3. The Inspector of Police, T18 Moulivakkam Main Road, Guruswamy Nagar, Madanandapuram, Mugalivakkam, Chennai-600 125.

..Respondent(s)

Prayer : Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying for issuance of Writ of Mandamus Directing the 1st Respondent to Renew / / Reissue the Passport of the 2nd petitioner without insisting upon the consent or singnature of the father based on the application in the File No.

MA1076156303725.

For Petitioner(s): M/s.Thenmozhi R.

For Respondent(s): M/s. R.Sugumar, Central Government Standing Counsel For R-1 Mr.V.Meghavathan, Government Advocate (Crl.Side) for R-3

ORDER

The present Writ Petition has been filed seeking a direction to the 1^st respondent to Renew/Reissue the Passport of the 2^nd petitioner without insisting upon the consent or signature of the father pursuant to the petitioner’s application.

2. Mr.R.Sugumar, learned Central Govern