Sasivarnam v. The Passport Officer

ORDER Heard both sides.

2.The petitioner obtained three different passports. When that was discovered, the third passport which the petitioner was holding came to be impounded.

3.I am not in a position to grant relief at present. The petitioner has given a representation before the first respondent. The first respondent is directed to hold an enquiry and pass an appropriate order within a period of eight weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.

4.This writ petition is disposed of accordingly. No costs.

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G.R.SWAMINATHAN, J. ias

22.11.2023

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 22.11.2023 CORAM THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE G.R.SWAMINATHAN Sasivaranam ... Petitioner Vs. 1.The Passport Officer, Regional Passport Office, Bharathi Ula Street, K.Pudur, Madurai. 2.The Chief Immigration Officer, Bureau of Immigration, (MHA) Government of India, Trichy International Airport, Trichy. ... Respondents Prayer : Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying this Court to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondent 1 to return back to the petitioner passport vide passport No.M6500594 which was imponded and seized by respondent no.2 without giving opportunity to the petitioner by considering the petitioner representation dated on 27.02.2023. For Petitioner : Mr.S.M.A.Jinna For Respondents : Mr.P.Narayana Ram, Central Govt. Standing Counsel.