WP No. 28378 of 2026 __________ Page1 of 5 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 23-07-2026 CORAM THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE MOHAMMED SHAFFIQ WP No. 28378 of 2026 Selvam S/o. Krishnamoorthy, No.3/81 Keelathuraiur, Kilavidayal Post, Karuppur, Thiruvarur District, Tamilnadu. ..Petitioner(s) Vs 1. The Union Of India Rep. by the Principal Secretary, Ministry of External Affairs, South Block, Central Secretariat, New Delhi. 2. The Union of India Rep.by the Principal Secretary, Ministry of Overseas Indian Affairs, Jaisalmer House, Mansingh Road, New Delhi. 3. The Consulate General of India, AL Hamriya Diplomatic Enclave P.O. Box 737 Dubai, United Arab Emirates 4. The Regional Passport Officer Regional Passport Office, Plot No.A5 Salai Road and Shastri Road Junction, Thillainagar, Tiruchirappalli -620 001 5. The Inspector of Police TIW Red Hills Police Station, Avadi City TIW, Thiruvallur District. ..Respondent(s) https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP No. 28378 of 2026 __________ Page2 of 5 Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, seeking issuance of a Writ of Mandamus, directing the 4th Respondent to process and issue the renewal re-issue of the passport of the petitioner’s Son Mr. Murukesh, Passport No.P0677956, in respect of his renewal application bearing Reference No. MUSA938703685026, by considering the petitioner’s representation dated 06.07.2026, without treating the pendency of Crime No.460/2024 on the file of the 5th Respondent as an absolute bar. For Petitioner(s): M/S. R. Riyas Ahamed For Respondent(s): Mr.A.Poornachandran Central Government Counsel for R1, R2 and R4 Mr.Durai Gunasekaran Govt. Advocate (Crl. Side) for R5 ORDER The present writ petition has been filed for a direction to 4th respondent to reissue / renew the passport of petitioner’s Son Mr.Murukesh, Passport No.P0677956, in respect of his renewal application bearing Reference No. MUSA938703685026, by considering the petitioner’s representation dated 06.07.2026, without treating the pendency of Crime No.460/2024 on the file of the 5th Respondent as an absolute bar. 2. At the outset, it was submitted by learned Central Government Standing counsel for respondents 1, 2 and 4 that they would consider https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP No. 28378 of 2026 __________ Page3 of 5 petitioner’s representation dated 06.07.2026 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. 3. In view thereof, respondent concerned shall consider petitioner’s representation dated 06.07.2026 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 (8) weeks from the date of uploading of web copy without waiting for the receipt of certified copy. 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. 23-07-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order Neutral Citation: Yes/No ANU https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP No. 28378 of 2026 __________ Page4 of 5 To 1. The Union Of India Rep. by the Principal Secretary, Ministry of External Affairs, South Block, Central Secretariat, New Delhi. 2. The Union of India Rep.by the Principal Secretary, Ministry of Overseas Indian Affairs, Jaisalmer House, Mansingh Road, New Delhi. 3. The consulate General of India, AL Hamriya Diplomatic Enclave P.O. Box 737 Dubai, United Arab Emirates 4. The Regional Passport Officer Regional Passport Office, Plot No.A5 Salai Road and Shastri road Junction Thillainagar, Tiruchirappalli -620 001 5. The Inspector of Police TIW Red Hills Police Station, Avadi City TIW, Thiruvallur District. https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP No. 28378 of 2026 __________ Page5 of 5 MOHAMMED SHAFFIQ, J. ANU WP No. 28378 of 2026 23-07-2026 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis