S.Nisanth Kumar vs The Regional Passport Officer

W.P(MD)No.19734 of 2026 BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 14.07.2026 CORAM THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE M.DHANDAPANI W.P(MD)No.19734 of 2026 S.Nishanth Kumar ... Petitioner Vs 1.The Regional Passport Officer, Regional Passport Office, Bharathi Ula Veethi, Race Course Road, Madurai-625 002. 2.The Inspector of Police, Devakottai Taluk Police Station, Sivagangai District. ... Respondents PRAYER: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of Constitution of India, to issue a Writ of Mandamus directing the first respondent to process the application of the petitioner vide Application No.MD5076572197926 dated 19.06.2026 for re-issuance of passport and consequently to direct the first respondent to issue passport to the petitioner within the time fixed by this Court. 1/7 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis ( Uploaded on: 16/07/2026 11:43:04 am ) W.P(MD)No.19734 of 2026 For Petitioner : Mr.V.Devakumar For Respondents : Mr.P.Arun Jeyatram (R1) Central Government Standing Counsel : Mr.R.Mohamed Riyaz (R2 & R3) 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 application