# Almuphin vs The Regional Passport Officer

Court: madras High Court
Date: 2026-07-10
Petitioner: Almuphin
Respondent: The Regional Passport Officer

[Official PDF on madras High Court website](https://mhc.tn.gov.in/judis/index.php/casestatus/viewpdf/2090027)

## Judgment text (excerpt)

W.P(MD)No.19405 of 2026 BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 10.07.2026 CORAM THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE M.DHANDAPANI W.P(MD)No.19405 of 2026 Almuphin ... Petitioner Vs 1.The Regional Passport Officer, Regional Passport Office, Bharathi Ula Veethi, Race Course Road, Madurai - 625 002. 2.The State of Tamil Nadu, Represented by the Inspector of Police, Thoothukudi Central Police Station, Thoothukudi District. ... Respondents PRAYER: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of Constitution of India, to issue a Writ of Mandamus directing the first respondent to renew the petitioner's passport by considering the petitioner's application in File No. MD1066840034026 dated 18.05.2026 within the time frame to be fixed by this Court. 1/7 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis ( Uploaded on: 13/07/2026 11:34:05 am ) W.P(MD)No.19405 of 2026 For Petitioner : Mr.S.Vishnuvardhan For Respondents : Mr.K.Sanakara Raman (R1) Central Government Standing Counsel : Mr.R.Mohamed Riyaz (R2) Government Advocate (Criminal Side) ORDER This Writ Petition has been filed seeking the issuance of a Writ of Mandamus directing the first respondent to process the petitioner's application in File No. MD106684003

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