YOVAN VISWASAM vs The Regional Passport officer

WP No. 26999 of 2026 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 14-07-2026 CORAM THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE MOHAMMED SHAFFIQ WP No. 26999 of 2026 Yovan Viswasam S/o Viswasam No 25/2, 6th Street, Anbu Nagar, Govardhanagiri, Kamaraj Nagar, Avadi, Chennai 600 071. ..Petitioner(s) Vs 1. The Regional Passport Officer Regional Passport Office, Rayala Towers No.2 and 3, 4th Floor, Old No 785, New No 158, Anna Salai, Chennai 600 002. 2. The Inspector of Police C-5 Oragadam Police Station, Kancheepuram District. ..Respondent(s) PRAYER : Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, to issue a Writ of Mandamus, to direct the 1st respondent to issue a passport to petitioner by considering the petitioner’s representation dated 13.06.2026 through vide application reference (ARN) No. 26/1053654266 File No.MA 1066482312226 dated 24.02.2026, within the time limit to be stipulated by this Hon’ble Court. For Petitioner(s): Mr.M.Ravi For Respondent(s): Mr.D.Ramesh Kumar, CGC for R1 Mr.Durai Gunasekaran, GA (Crl.Side) for R2 __________ Page1 of 4 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis ( Uploaded on: 16/07/2026 03:37:01 pm ) WP No. 26999 of 2026 Order This Writ Petition has been filed to di