W.P(MD)No.22696 of 2026 BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 07.08.2026 CORAM: THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE M.DHANDAPANI W.P(MD)No.22696 of 2026 Appas Ali ... Petitioner(s) vs. 1.The Government of India, Ministry of External Affairs, Regional Passport Office, Madurai, Bharathi Ula Veethi, Race Course Road, Madurai-625 002. 2.The Inspector of Police, Jaihindpuram Police Station, Madurai District. ... Respondent(s) PRAYER : Writ Petition, filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying this court to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the first respondent to renew / reissue the passport to the petitioner based on the renewal application No. 26-1052574551 dated 12.02.2026 within the time limit that may be fixed by this Court. For Petitioner : Mr.S.Vidhya Sagar 1/5 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis W.P(MD)No.22696 of 2026 For R-1 : Mr.K.Sankararaman, CGSC For R-2 : Mr.R.Mohamed Riyaz, Government Advocate (Criminal Side) O R D E R This Writ Petition has been filed seeking issuance of a Writ of Mandamus directing the first respondent to renew/re-issue the passport to the petitioner based on the renewal application No.26-1052574551 dated 12.02.2026, within the time limit that may be fixed by this Court. 2. Heard the learned counsel appearing for the petitioner; Mr.K.Sankararaman, 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, this 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.22696 of 2026 4. The learned counsel appearing for the petitioner would submit that the petitioner has submitted an application for renewal/re-issue of his passport vide application No.26-1052574551 dated 12.02.2026. However, the same has not been considered so far. Hence, the present Writ Petition has been filed. 5. The learned Government Advocate (Criminal Side) would submit that no criminal case is pending against the petitioner. 6. Considering the above submission and taking note of the fact that no criminal case is pending against the petitioner, the first respondent is directed to consider the petitioner's renewal application No.26-1052574551 dated 12.02.2026 and pass appropriate orders, in accordance with law, within a period of six weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. 7. With the above direction, this Writ Petition is disposed of. No costs. 07.08.2026 NCC : Yes / No Index : Yes / No Internet : Yes TSG 3/5 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis W.P(MD)No.22696 of 2026 To 1.The Government of India, Ministry of External Affairs, Regional Passport Office, Madurai, Bharathi Ula Veethi, Race Course Road, Madurai-625 002. 2.The Inspector of Police, Jaihindpuram Police Station, Madurai District. 4/5 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis W.P(MD)No.22696 of 2026 M.DHANDAPANI ,J. TSG ORDER MADE IN W.P(MD)No.22696 of 2026 DATED : 07.08.2026 5/5 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis