M.Jane Janet Ajitha v. The Regional Passport Officer

ORDER The present Writ Petition has been filed seeking a direction to the 1st respondent to Renew/Reissue the Passport of the 2nd petitioner without insisting upon the consent or signature of the father pursuant to the petitioner's application.

¶2Mr.R.Sugumar, learned Central Government Standing Counsel takes notice on behalf of the 1st respondent. Mr.V.Meghavathan, learned Government Advocate (Crl.Side) takes notice on behalf of the 3rd respondent. As no adverse order is being passed against the 2nd respondent, notice to the 2nd respondent is dispensed with.

¶3It is the case of the petitioner that he applied for renewal of passport of his minor child the 2nd respondent. However, the said application is kept pending consideration. Hence, the present Writ Petition.

¶4Learned counsel appearing for the petitioner submitted that, it would suffice, if this Court issues a direction to the 1st respondent to consider the petitioner's application 20.12.2025 for renewal of passport and pass appropriate orders on the same within the time that may be stipulated by this Court. Page3 of 4

¶5On the above contention, this Court heard the learned Central Government Standing Counsel appearing for the 1st respondent.

¶6In view of the limited relief sought for in this Writ Petition, this Court without expressing any opinion on the merits of the case, directs the 1st respondent to consider the petitioner's application dated 20.12.2025 for renewal of passport and pass appropriate orders on the same in accordance with law within a period of six (6) weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order, after affording an opportunity of hearing to the petitioner and any other interested parties.

¶7This Writ Petition stands disposed of with the aforesaid direction. There shall be no order as to costs. 05-03-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order NHS Page4 of 4

M.DHANDAPANI, J. NHS To

¶1The Regional passport officer Rayala Towers, No 2 and 3, iV Floor, Old no 785 New no 158, Anna salai, Chennai - 600 002.

¶2The Inspector of Police, T18 Moulivakkam Police station, No 28, Mugalivakkam Main Road, Guruswamy Nagar, Madanandapuram, Mugalivakkam, Chennai - 600 125. 05-03-2026

Page1 of 4 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 05-03-2026 CORAM THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE M.DHANDAPANI 1. M.Jane Janet Ajitha 2. Inaya Fayza ..Petitioner(s) Vs 1. The Regional passport officer Rayala Towers, No 2 and 3, iV Floor, Old no.785, New no.158, Anna salai, Chennai-600 002. 2. P. Mohamed Mustafa 3. The Inspector of Police, T18 Moulivakkam Main Road, Guruswamy Nagar, Madanandapuram, Mugalivakkam, Chennai-600 125. ..Respondent(s) Prayer : Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying for issuance of Writ of Mandamus Directing the 1st Respondent to Renew / / Reissue the Passport of the 2nd petitioner without insisting upon the consent or singnature of the father based on the application in the File No. MA1076156303725. For Petitioner(s): M/s.Thenmozhi R. For Respondent(s): M/s. R.Sugumar, Central Government Standing Counsel For R-1 Page2 of 4 Mr.V.Meghavathan, Government Advocate (Crl.Side) for R-3