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IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS
M.DHANDAPANI, J
Sathish Kumar – Appellant
Versus
The Regional Passport Officer, Chennai – Respondent
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| 1. petition challenges passport refusal due to deserter status. (Para 2 , 3) |
| 2. parties argue over noc requirement for government employees. (Para 4 , 5 , 6) |
| 3. passport act lacks bar for pending disciplinary proceedings. (Para 8 , 9) |
| 4. absenteeism not moral turpitude; noc directed. (Para 10 , 11) |
ORDER
By consent of both parties, this writ petition is taken up for final disposal at the admission stage itself.
2. Challenging the letter of the first respondent dated 06.03.2026 directing the petitioner to obtain NOC from the employer Police Department, quash the same and consequently, direct the first respondent to process the petitioners passport application bearing application reference No.26-1052665919, the present writ petition has been filed.
3. It is the case of the petitioner that the petitioner joined the Tamil Nadu Police Department as a Grade-II Police Constable in the year 2017. The petitioner proceeded on medical leave due to his ill-heath and his family. However, on 18.07.2025, the petitioner was declared as 'Deserter' by the Employer/Police Department for not joining duty and departmental enquiry was initiated against the petitioner and the same is pending th
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