W.P.(MD).No.803 of 2026 BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 12.01.2026 CORAM: THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE R.VIJAYAKUMAR W.P(MD)No.803 of 2026 Hameed Sultan ... Petitioner Vs. The Regional Passport Officer, O/o.Regional Passport Office, Bharathi Ula Veethi, Race Course Road, Madurai – 625 002. ... Respondent PRAYER: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying this Court to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondent herein to re-issue the passport to the petitioner in his name upon his pending application bearing file No.MD1076309233924, dated 28.02.2024 based on his representation dated 13.11.2025 within stipulated period of time as fixed by this Court. For Petitioner : Mr.SMA.Jinnah For Respondent : Mr.R.Saravanakumar Central Government Standing Counsel 1/4 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis W.P.(MD).No.803 of 2026 O R D E R The present writ petition has been filed seeking a Mandamus as against the respondent for re-issuance of the petitioner's passport based upon his application dated 28.02.2024 and his representation dated 13.11.2025. 2. Mr.R.Saravanakumar, learned Central Government Standing Counsel takes notice for the respondent. 3. Considering the fact that the application is pending for around two years, the respondent is directed to consider the petitioner's application and pass orders within a period of four weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. 4. With the above said observation, this Writ Petition stands disposed of. There shall be no order as to costs. 12.01.2026 NCC : Yes/No Index : Yes / No Internet : Yes / No ebsi 2/4 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis W.P.(MD).No.803 of 2026 To The Regional Passport Officer, O/o.Regional Passport Office, Bharathi Ula Veethi, Race Course Road, Madurai – 625 002. 3/4 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis W.P.(MD).No.803 of 2026 R.VIJAYAKUMAR,J. ebsi W.P(MD)No.803 of 2026 12.01.2026 4/4 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis