WP No. 28632 of 2026 __________ Page1 of 4 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 22-07-2026 CORAM THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE MOHAMMED SHAFFIQ WP No. 28632 of 2026 Haji Mohamed Shaik Dawood, S/o.Shaik Dawood, No.3/57, Millath Nagar, Kovilanur, Mangalampet, Cuddalore Dsitrict-606 104 ..Petitioner(s) Vs 1. The Regional Passport Officer, Regional Passport Office, Rayala Towers 2 and 3 IV Floor, New No.158, Anna Salai, Chennai-2. 2. The Inspector of Police, Edaikkal Police Station, Kallakurichi 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 passport to petitioner by considering passport application in file number MA4075950265525 dated 19.11.2025 and representation dated 09.04.2026 of petitioner, within a time frame fixed to be fixed by this Court. For Petitioner(s): Mr.I.Abdul Basith For Respondent(s): Mr.U.M.Shankaar CGSC for R1 Mr.Durai Gunasekaran Government Advocate (Criminal Side) for R2 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP No. 28632 of 2026 __________ Page2 of 4 ORDER The present writ petition has been filed for a direction to first respondent to re-issue passport to petitioner by considering passport application in file number MA4075950265525 dated 19.11.2025 and representation dated 09.04.2026 of petitioner, within a time frame fixed to be fixed by this Court. 2. Learned Central Government Standing Counsel for first respondent would submit that they would consider petitioner’s application in file number MA4075950265525 dated 19.11.2025 and representation dated 09.04.2026 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 in file number MA4075950265525 dated 19.11.2025 and representation dated 09.04.2026 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 four weeks from the date https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP No. 28632 of 2026 __________ Page3 of 4 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. 22-07-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order Neutral Citation: Yes/No MRN To 1. The Regional Passport Officer, Regional Passport Office, Rayala Towers 2 and 3 IV Floor, New No.158, Anna Salai, Chennai-2. 2. The Inspector of Police, Edaikkal Police Station, Kallakurichi District. https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP No. 28632 of 2026 __________ Page4 of 4 MOHAMMED SHAFFIQ, J. MRN WP No.28632 of 2026 22-07-2026 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis