Yovan Viswasam v. The Regional Passport Officer

Order This Writ Petition has been filed to direct the 1st respondent to issue a passport to petitioner by considering the petitioner's representation dated

13.06.2026 through application reference (ARN) No. 26/1053654266 File No.MA 1066482312226 dated 24.02.2026.

¶2The case of the petitioner is that the petitioner applied for a fresh Tatkal passport on 24.02.2026 and attended enquires before the Regional Passport Office. The passport has not been issued as the authorities orally stated that a criminal case is pending against the petitioner, to which, he claims that he has been falsely implicated. Hence, the petitioner submitted a representation dated 13.06.2026 requesting the first respondent to consider his passport application and issue passport. Since no action has been forthcoming from the first respondent, the petitioner is before this Court.

¶3Learned Standing Counsel for first respondent would submit that first respondent would consider and pass orders on the representation submitted by the petitioner seeking passport in accordance with GSR No.570 (E) and the judgment of the Full Bench of the Madurai Bench of this Court dated

09.02.2026 made in W.P.(MD).No.26547 of 2025. The same is agreed to by the learned counsel for the petitioner. Page3 of 4

¶4In that view of the matter, this Writ Petition is disposed of. The first respondent is directed to consider the representation dated 13.06.2026 submitted by the petitioner on its own merits and in accordance with law and in accordance with GSR No.570 (E) and the judgment of the Full Bench of the Madurai Bench of this Court dated 09.02.2026 made in W.P.(MD).No.26547 of 2025 and pass appropriate orders within a period of four weeks from the date of uploading of web copy without waiting for receipt of certified copy of the order, after affording an opportunity of hearing to the petitioner and any other interested parties. No costs. 14-07-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order GSK To

¶1The Regional Passport officer Regional Passport office, Rayala Towers No 2 and 3m, 4th Floor, Old No 785 New No 158 Anna Salai, Chennai 600 002.

¶2The Inspector of Police C-5 Oragadam Police station, Kancheepuram District. WPoNo.o26999oofo2026 MOHAMMEDoSHAFFIQoJ. GSK WPoNo.o26999oofo2026 14-07-2026 Page4oofo4

Page1 of 4 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 14-07-2026 CORAM THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE MOHAMMED SHAFFIQ Yovan Viswasam S/o Viswasam No 25/2, 6th Street, Anbu Nagar, Govardhanagiri, Kamaraj Nagar, Avadi, Chennai 600 071. ..Petitioner(s) Vs 1. The Regional Passport Officer Regional Passport Office, Rayala Towers No.2 and 3, 4th Floor, Old No 785, New No 158, Anna Salai, Chennai 600 002. 2. The Inspector of Police C-5 Oragadam Police Station, Kancheepuram District. ..Respondent(s) PRAYER : Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, to issue a Writ of Mandamus, to direct the 1st respondent to issue a passport to petitioner by considering the petitioner's representation dated 13.06.2026 through vide application reference (ARN) No. 26/1053654266 File No.MA 1066482312226 dated 24.02.2026, within the time limit to be stipulated by this Hon'ble Court. For Petitioner(s): Mr.M.Ravi For Respondent(s): Mr.D.Ramesh Kumar, CGC for R1 Mr.Durai Gunasekaran, GA (Crl.Side) for R2 Page2 of 4