WP No. 25164 of 2026 __________ Page1 of 5 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 16-07-2026 CORAM THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE MOHAMMED SHAFFIQ WP No.25164 of 2026 Idhayavarman Lakshmipathi ..Petitioner(s) Vs 1. The Regional Passport Officer, Regional Passport Office, Ministry of External Affairs, No.785/158, Royala Towers, Anna Salai, Chennai-600 002. 2. The Inspector of Police, Thiruporur Police Station, Thiruporur, Chengalpattu District. ..Respondent(s) PRAYER: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying to issue Writ of Mandamus, directing first respondent to re-issue/ renewal of passport of petitioner based on his application dated 27.05.2026 vide file No.MA3076908101926 forthwith. For Petitioner(s): Mr.P.Kumaresan for Mr.S.Elayathamizhan For Respondent(s): Mr.C.V.Shyam Sundar, Central Government Standing Counsel for R1 Mr.Durai Gunasekaran Government Advocate(CRL. SIDE) for R2 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP No. 25164 of 2026 __________ Page2 of 5 ORDER The present writ petition has been filed for a direction to first respondent to re-issue/renewal of passport of petitioner based on his application dated 27.05.2026 vide file No.MA3076908101926 forthwith. 2. At the outset, it was submitted by learned Central Government Standing counsel for first respondent that they would consider petitioner’s application dated 27.05.2026 and pass appropriate orders, keeping in view the stage of criminal proceedings, in accordance with GSR No.570 (E) dated 25.08.1993 and the judgment of the Full Bench of the Madurai Bench of this Court made in W.P.(MD).No.26547 of 2025 dated 09.02.2026, which was agreed to by learned counsel for petitioner. 3. In view thereof, first respondent shall consider petitioner’s application dated 27.05.2026 and pass appropriate orders, keeping in view the stage of criminal proceedings, in accordance with GSR No.570 (E) dated 25.08.1993 and the judgment of the Full Bench of the Madurai Bench of this Court made in W.P.(MD).No.26547 of 2025 dated 09.02.2026, after affording reasonable opportunity of hearing to petitioner, within a period of eight weeks from the date of uploading of web copy without waiting for the receipt of certified copy. https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP No. 25164 of 2026 __________ Page3 of 5 It is made clear that this Court has not expressed any views with regard to the merits of the case. 4. Accordingly, writ petition stands disposed of. There will be no order as to costs. 16-07-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order Neutral Citation: Yes/No MRN To 1. The Regional Passport Officer, Regional Passport Office, Ministry Of External Affairs, No.785/158, Royala Towers, Anna Salai, Chennai-600 002. 2. The Inspector of Police, Thiruporur Police Station, Thiruporur, Chengalpattu District. https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP No. 25164 of 2026 __________ Page4 of 5 MOHAMMED SHAFFIQ, J. MRN WP No.25164 of 2026 16-07-2026 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP No. 25164 of 2026 __________ Page5 of 5 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis