[2026:RJ-JP:15723] HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE FOR RAJASTHAN BENCH AT JAIPUR S.B. Civil Writ Petition No. 16992/2025 Hrishabh Birla S/o Shri Sandeep Birla, Aged About 21 Years, R/o 8, Mahesh Colony, Near Meera Market, Chittorgarh (Rajasthan) ----Petitioner Versus 1. Union Of India, Through Secretary, Ministry Of External Affairs, Government Of India, South Block, New Delhi- 110011 2. Passport Officer, Regional Passport Office, J-14, Jhalana Institutional Area, Jhalana Doongari, Jaipur - 302004 (Rajasthan) 3. Passport Officer, Regional Passport Office, E-10B, Exchange Building,plot No. Sp-1, Road No. 2, Indraprasth Industrial Area, Kota- 324005 (Rajasthan) ----Respondents For Petitioner(s) : Mr. Dharmendra Joshi Mr. Kanhaiya Lal Choudhary For Respondent(s) : Mr. Lalit Bhardwaj for Mr. Samit Bishnoi, Dy. G.C. HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE SAMEER JAIN Judgment 15/04/2026 1. The present writ petition has been filed invoking the extraordinary jurisdiction of this Court under Article 226 of the Constitution of India. 2. It is contended by the learned counsel for the petitioner that the present petition has been filed seeking a writ of mandamus to direct respondent Nos. 2 and 3 to issue a fresh passport to the petitioner. The said relief is sought consequent to the carrying out of requisite corrections in the petitioner’s date of birth (recording [2026:RJ-JP:15723] (2 of 2) [CW-16992/2025] it as 28.06.2004 instead of 26.06.2004) and place of birth, (recording it as Jaipur, Rajasthan instead of Chittorgarh, Rajasthan). 3. Learned counsel appearing on behalf of the respondents has submitted that the petitioner may file an appropriate representation in this regard before the competent authority within a period of seven days from the date of passing of this order and the same will be adjudicated accordingly. 4. Heard the submissions advanced by learned counsel for the parties. 5. Accordingly, the petitioner is at liberty to file an appropriate representation before respondent Nos. 2 and 3 within a period of seven days from the date of passing of this order. 6. The competent authority of the respondents is directed to afford an opportunity of personal hearing to the petitioner on 28.04.2026 at 11:00 A.M. and the competent authority shall adjudicate the matter at hand and pass a speaking order, strictly in accordance with the law. 7. In light of the above terms, the present writ petition stands disposed of. Pending application(s), if any, shall stand disposed of. (SAMEER JAIN),J JKP/32