W.P(MD)No.20396 of 2026 BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 17.07.2026 CORAM THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE M.DHANDAPANI W.P(MD)No.20396 of 2026 K.Vasanthi ... Petitioner Vs 1.The Regional Passport Officer, New Municipal Complex, Thillai Nagar 7th Cross, Thiruchirapalli - 18. 2.The Inspector of Police, Mannargudi Town Police Station, Mannargudi, Thiruvarur District. ... Respondents PRAYER: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of Constitution of India, to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the first respondent to consider the petitioner's application for issuing fresh passport without being influenced by any adverse police verification report and within the time as fixed by this Court. 1/5 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis W.P(MD)No.20396 of 2026 For Petitioner : Mr.S.Senthamilselvan For Respondents : Mr.M.Gnanagurunathan, CGSC for R-1 : Mr.R.Mohamed Riyaz for R-2 Government Advocate (Criminal Side) ORDER This Writ Petition has been filed seeking the issuance of a Writ of Mandamus directing the first respondent to consider the petitioner's application for issuing fresh passport without being influenced by any adverse police verification report within the time as fixed by this Court. 2. Heard Mr.S.Senthamilselvan, learned counsel appearing for the petitioner; Mr.M.Gnanagurunathan, learned Central Government Standing Counsel, who accepts notice on behalf of the first respondent; and Mr.R.Mohamed Riyaz, learned Government Advocate (Criminal Side), who accepts notice on behalf of the second respondent. 3. By consent of both parties, the Writ Petition is taken up for final disposal at the stage of admission itself. 2/5 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis W.P(MD)No.20396 of 2026 4. The learned counsel appearing for the petitioner submitted that the petitioner had applied for the issuance of a fresh passport before the first respondent. However, the said application has not been processed. 4.The learned Central Government Standing Counsel appearing for the second respondent submitted that the petitioner's application would be considered in accordance with law. 5. Accordingly, this Writ Petition is disposed of with a direction to the first respondent to consider the petitioner's application for issuance of a fresh passport and pass appropriate orders on merits and in accordance with law within a period of four (4) weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order, if there is no other legal impediment. No costs. 17.07.2026 NCC : Yes / No Index : Yes / No TSG 3/5 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis W.P(MD)No.20396 of 2026 To 1.The Regional Passport Officer, New Municipal Complex, Thillai Nagar 7th Cross, Thiruchirapalli - 18. 2.The Inspector of Police, Mannargudi Town Police Station, Mannargudi, Thiruvarur District. 4/5 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis W.P(MD)No.20396 of 2026 M.DHANDAPANI, J. TSG W.P(MD)No.20396 of 2026 17.07.2026 5/5 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis