Manorathy v. The State Rep by Its

ORDER The present writ petition has been filed for a direction to respondents on the basis of petitioners' representation dated 25.06.2026, in accordance with law, and direct respondents to issue EXIT permit at the earliest and facilitate them safe, lawful and dignified return to their home country, Sri Lanka, without any further delay, suffering, or procedural impediments.

¶2Learned Special Government Pleader for respondents 1, 2 and 4 would submit that the appropriate authority would be the fourth respondent to grant Exit permit. He would however submit that for grant of Exit permit by fourth respondent, no objection certificate may have to be obtained by fifth respondent inasmuch as petitioner who is admittedly a citizen of Srilanka has overstayed beyond the visa period. Page3 of 6

¶3Learned Government Advocate appearing on behalf of fifth respondent would submit that petitioners' representation dated 25.06.2026, would be considered and appropriate orders would be passed, within a time frame to be fixed by this Court. It is thereafter open to petitioners to approach the appropriate authority requesting for issuance of Exit permit, which was agreed to by learned counsel for petitioner.

¶4In view thereof, there shall be a direction to fifth respondent, to consider petitioner's representation dated 25.06.2026 on its own merits and pass appropriate orders, in accordance with law, after affording reasonable opportunity of hearing to petitioners, within a period of two weeks from the date of uploading of web copy without waiting for the receipt of certified copy. It is thereafter open to petitioners to approach the appropriate authority/fourth respondent requesting for issuance of Exit permit. It is made clear that this Court has not expressed any views with regard to the merits of the case.

¶5Accordingly, writ petition stands disposed of. There will be no order as to costs. 06-08-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order MRN Page4 of 6 To

¶1The Principal Secretary, Union Ministry of Home Affairs, India Gate, New Delhi-110 001.

¶2The Principal Secretary, Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India, South Block, Raisina Hill, New Delhi-110 001.

¶3The Secretary to Government, Public (Foreigners) Department, Secretariat of Tamil Nadu, Chennai-09.

¶4The Foreigners Regional Registration Officer, Office of the FRRO, Shastri Bhavan, Nungambakkam, Chennai-06.

¶5The Commissioner of Police, Greater Chennai Police, Vepery, Chennai-07. Page5 of 6

MOHAMMED SHAFFIQ, J. MRN 06-08-2026 Page6 of 6

Page1 of 6 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 06-08-2026 CORAM THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE MOHAMMED SHAFFIQ 1. Manorathy 2. Sivakumar ..Petitioner(s) Vs 1. The State Represented by its the Principal Secretary, Union Ministry of Home Affairs, India Gate, New Delhi-110 001. 2. The Principal Secretary Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India, South Block, Raisina Hill, New Delhi- 110 001. 3. The Secretary to Government, Public (Foreigners) Department, Secretariat of Tamil Nadu, Chennai-09. 4. The Foreigners Regional Registration Officer, Office of the FRRO, Shastri Bhavan, Nungambakkam, Chennai-600006. 5. The Commissioner of Police Greater Chennai Police, Vepery, Chennai-07. ..Respondent(s) PRAYER: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying to issue Writ of Mandamus, directing respondents on the basis of the petitioner's representation dated 25.06.2026, in accordance with law, direct Page2 of 6 respondents to issue EXIT Permit at the earliest and facilitate them safe, lawful and dignified return to their home country, Sri Lanka, without any further delay, suffering, or procedural impediments. For Petitioner(s): Mr.D.Mario Johnson Assisted by Mr.J.Vijay For Respondent(s): Mr.A.S.Vijayaraghavan Senior Panel Counsel for R1, R2 and R4 Mr.J.V.Sakthi Baalakrishnan, Government Advocate (Civil Side) for R3 Mr.Durai Gunasekaran, Government Advocate (Criminal Side) for R5