R.Ketheeswaran v. The Secretary to Government

Order This Writ Petition has been filed to consider the representation of the petitioner dated 07.08.2025 by treating the same as an application made under section 5, 6(1) (c) of citizenship Act 1955 for granting citizenship to the petitioner in accordance with law.

¶2The petitioner and his family came to India as refuge during 1991 and settled in India permanently. After settling in India, the petitioner got married Page3 of 6 and have a male child. The respondents insisted that petitioner ought to leave India to Sri Lanka and then may return back to India with fresh visa. Petitioner would submit that he is entitled and eligible to get citizenship as per the Citizenship Act, 1955 and therefore, on 07.08.2025 he made a representation to the respondents seeking citizenship. Since no order has been passed by the respondents, the petitioner is before this Court.

¶3At the outset, learned Central Government Standing Counsel for respondents 1 to 3 would submit that the above representation of the petitioner would be considered and orders would be passed. He further submit that the respondents may be given with liberty to call for necessary documents while considering the representation of the petitioner.

¶4In view of the same, taking into consideration the facts and circumstances of the case and the limited relief sought for in this Writ Petition, there shall be a direction to the respondents to consider the representation dated

07.08.2025 submitted by the petitioner on its own merits and pass appropriate orders in accordance with law, after issuing notice and after affording reasonable opportunity of hearing to petitioner and any other interested persons within a period of two weeks from the date of uploading of web copy without waiting for receipt of certified copy of the order. The petitioner is directed to submit the necessary documents including the Indian passport stated to be in possession of the petitioner, at the time of enquiry. Page4 of 6

¶5Accordingly, the Writ Petition stands disposed of. No costs. Consequently, connected miscellaneous petition is closed. 20-07-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order GSK Page5 of 6 To

¶1The Secretary to Government Union of India, Ministry of Home Affairs North Block, New Delhi 110 001.

¶2The Secretary to Government Union of India, Ministry of external affairs South Block, New Delhi 110 001.

¶3The Regional officer Foreigners Regional Registration office chennai No 26 Shastri Bhawan Annex Haddows Raod, Nungambakkam Chennai 600 008

¶4The Secretary to Government State of Tamil nadu, Home Department, Fort St. George, Secretariat, Chennai 600 009

¶5The Commissioner Department of Rehabilitation Ezhilagam, Chepauk, Chennai 600 005

¶6The District collector Namakkal District , Namakkal 637 001

¶7The Superintendent of Police Namakkal District, Namakkal 637 001 WPoNo.o27665oofo2026 MOHAMMEDoSHAFFIQoJ. GSK WPoNo.o27665oofo2026 AND WMPoNO.o30333oOFo2026 20-07-2026 Page6oofo6

Page1 of 6 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 20-07-2026 CORAM THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE MOHAMMED SHAFFIQ AND WMP NO. 30333 OF 2026 R.Ketheeswaran S/o Ramasamy No 51K /4, Rajeswari complex, Kamarajar Nagar, Bharathi Street, Pothanur, Paramathivelur Taluk, Namakkal District. ..Petitioner(s) Vs 1. The Secretary to Government Union of India, Ministry of Home Affairs North Block, New Delhi 110 001. 2. The Secretary to Government Union of India, Ministry of External Affairs South Block, New Delhi 110 001 3. The Regional officer Foreigners Regional Registration Office Chennai No 26 Shastri Bhawan Annex Haddows Raod, Nungambakkam, Chennai 600 008. 4. The Secretary to Government State of Tamil Nadu, Home Department, Fort St. George, Secretariat, Chennai 600 009. Page2 of 6 5. The Commissioner Department of Rehabilitation Ezhilagam, Chepauk, Chennai 600 005. 6. The District collector Namakkal District, Namakkal 637 001. 7. The Superintendent of Police Namakkal District, Namakkal 637 001. ..Respondent(s) PRAYER : Petition filed under Article 226 of Constitution of India, to direct the respondents herein to consider the representation of the petitioner made on 07.08.2025 by treating the same as an application made under Section 5, 6(1) (c) of citizenship Act 1955 by granting citizenship to the petitioner in accordance with law in a time frame. For Petitioner(s): Mr.J.Selvarajan For Respondent(s): Mr.G.Babu, CGSC FOR R1 TO R3 Mr.P.Elayarajkumar, Govt.Counsel, R4 to R6 Mr.Durai Gunasekar, G.A (Crl.Side) for R7