W.P(MD)No.22926 of 2026 BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 10.08.2026 CORAM THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE M.DHANDAPANI W.P(MD)No.22926 of 2026 Sedhupathi ... Petitioner Vs 1.The Regional Passport Officer, Regional Passport Office, Bharathi Ula Veethi, Race Course Road, Madurai-625 002. 2.The Inspector of Police, Emaneswaram Police Station, Paramakudi, Ramanathapuram District. ... Respondents PRAYER: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of Constitution of India, to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the first respondent to renew the petitioner's passport in his application No.MD1076739660026 dated 21.04.2026 within the time that may be stipulated by this Court. For Petitioner : Mr.K.Yasar Arafath 1/5 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis W.P(MD)No.22926 of 2026 For R-1 : Mr.T.Mahendran, CGSC For R-2 : Mr.R.Mohamed Riyaz, Government Advocate (Criminal Side) ORDER This Writ Petition has been filed seeking issuance of a Writ of Mandamus directing the first respondent to renew/re-issue the petitioner's passport pursuant to the application in Application No.MD1076739660026, dated 21.04.2026, within the time that may be stipulated by this Court. 2. Heard the learned counsel appearing for the petitioner, Mr.T.Mahendran, 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 takes notice for the second respondent. 3. By consent of both parties, the Writ Petition is taken up for final disposal at the stage of admission itself. 4. The learned counsel appearing for the petitioner submitted that the petitioner had made an application before the first respondent on 21.04.2026 2/5 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis W.P(MD)No.22926 of 2026 seeking re-issue/renewal of his passport. Since no action has been taken on the said application, the petitioner has filed the present Writ Petition. 5. The learned Government Advocate (Criminal Side) appearing for the second respondent submitted that there is no criminal case pending against the petitioner. 6. In view of the above submission, the first respondent is directed to consider the petitioner's application in Application No.MD1076739660026, dated 21.04.2026, seeking re-issue/renewal of the passport and pass appropriate orders, on merits and in accordance with law, within a period of four 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. 10.08.2026 NCC : Yes / No Index : Yes / No TSG 3/5 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis W.P(MD)No.22926 of 2026 To 1.The Regional Passport Officer, Regional Passport Office, Bharathi Ula Veethi, Race Course Road, Madurai-625 002. 2.The Inspector of Police, Emaneswaram Police Station, Paramakudi, Ramanathapuram District. 4/5 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis W.P(MD)No.22926 of 2026 M.DHANDAPANI, J. TSG W.P(MD)No.22926 of 2026 10.08.2026 5/5 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis