Gopal v. The Regional Passport Officer

ORDER The petitioner, with a grievance that his passport has been impounded, has filed this writ petition.

2.When the matter came up for hearing today, learned Counsel on either side submitted that after the filing of the writ petition, the passport has been returned to the petitioner.

3.Recording the aforesaid submission, this writ petition is closed. No costs. Index :

21.09.2023 NCC : gk To

1.The Regional Passport Officer, Regional Passport Office, 7th Cross Thillai Nagar, Trichy – 18.

2.The Sub Inspector of Police, Vattathikottai Police Station, Thanajvur District.

B.PUGALENDHI, J. gk

21.09.2023

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 21.09.2023 CORAM: THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE B.PUGALENDHI Gopal ... Petitioner v. 1.The Regional Passport Officer, Regional Passport Office, 7th Cross Thillai Nagar, Trichy – 18. 2.The Sub Inspector of Police, Vattathikottai Police Station, Thanajvur District. ... Respondents PRAYER: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India seeking issuance of a Writ of Mandamus directing the first respondent to release the petitioner's passport in No.M8983518 within a stipulated time limit. For Petitioner : Mr.N.Kamesh For Respondents : Mr.A.Srinivasan, Central Government Standing Counsel for R.1 Mr.P.Kottaichamy, Government Advocate (Crl. Side) for R.2 *****