IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 07.07.2026 CORAM THE HON'BLE MR.SUSHRUT ARVIND DHARMADHIKARI, CHIEF JUSTICE AND THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE G.ARUL MURUGAN CMP No.5073 of 2026 in WA SR No.2915 of 2026 M.Selvanesan Narayana Perumal Koil St, Pallikaranai, Chennai 100. Appellant Vs 1. The Regional Passport Officer Shastri Bhavan, No.26, Haddows Road, Chennai 6. 2.The Passport Officer Passport Seva Kendra, Aminjikarai, Navins Presidium, No.103, Nelson Manikkam Road, Aminjikarai, Chennai. 3.The Commissioner of police Office of the Commissioner, Vepperi, Chennai 4.Inspector of Police S-7, Police Station, Madipakkam, Chennai. 5.Inspector of police M-10-Police Station, Madhavaram, Chennai. Respondents PRAYER: Petition filed to condone the delay of 591 days in preferring the Writ Appeal. For Appellant(s): Mr. K.Vasanthanayagan For Respondent(s): Mr. M.Dinesh Government Advocate (Criminal Side) for R3 to R5. https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis ORDER (Order of the Court was made by the Hon'ble Chief Justice) This petition has been filed to condone the delay of 591 days in preferring the writ appeal. 2. Heard the learned counsel for the petitioner. 3. Taking into consideration the cause shown, we are inclined to condone the delay. The petition stands allowed on payment of cost of Rs.5,000/- (Rupees Five Thousand only) to the Tamil Nadu State Legal Services Authority, Gate No.6, North Fort Road, High Court Campus, Chennai – 600 104. 4. Registry shall number the appeal and post for admission. (SUSHRUT ARVIND DHARMADHIKARI, CJ.) (G.ARUL MURUGAN, J.) 07.07.2026 TAR https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis