Abimanyu M vs The Regional Passport Officer

W.P.(MD)No.16945 of 2026 BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 19.06.2026 CORAM THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE HEMANT CHANDANGOUDAR W.P(MD) No. 16945 of 2026 M.Abimanyu .. Petitioner - Vs. - 1. The Regional Passport Officer, Regional Passport Office, New Municipal Complex, Thillai Nagar 7th Cross Street, Tiruchirappalli - 620018. 2. The State of Tamil Nadu, Rep. by the Inspector of Police, Vattathikkottai Police Station, Thanjavur District. .. Respondents Prayer : Writ Petition is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying this Court to issue a Writ of Mandamus directing the respondent to consider the petitioner's passport renewal application in File No. TR1076836365626 and consequently renew and re-issue Passport No. AH583130 with a validity of ten years, based on the Petitioner's renewal application dated 15.05.2026, to enable him to secure overseas employment, within a time frame as may be fixed by this Court. 1/6 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis ( Uploaded on: 13/07/2026 03:48:18 pm ) W.P.(MD)No.16945 of 2026 For Petitioner(s) : Mr.S.Vimal Raj For Respondent(s) : Mr.M.Gnanagurunathan, Central Government Standing Counsel for R1 : Mr.R.Mohamed Riyaz, f