Kayalvizhi vs The Regional Passport Officer

W.P(MD)No.16143 of 2026 BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 22.06.2026 CORAM THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE HEMANT CHANDANGOUDAR Writ Petition(MD)No.16143 of 2026 Kayalvizhi .. Petitioner Vs 1.The Regional Passport Officer, Regional Passport Office, Tiruchirappalli, New Municipal Complex, Thillainagar 7th Cross, Thiruchirappalli - 620 018. 2.The Inspector of Police, Pappanadu Police Station, Pappanadu, Thanjavur District. (in crime No.50/2022) ..Respondents Prayer: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying this Court to issue a Writ of Mandamus to direct the first respondent to consider the petitioner's representation dated 19.05.2026 and renew Passport No.N8256636 standing in the name of the petitioner's husband Mr.Arivazhagan, within a time frame to be fixed by this Court. 1/10 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis ( Uploaded on: 25/06/2026 11:23:31 am ) W.P(MD)No.16143 of 2026 For Petitioner : Mr.V.Selvakumar For Respondents : Mr.P.Veerapandi Central Govt. Standing Counsel for R1 Mr.R.Mohamed Riyaz Govt. Advocate (Crl. Side) for R2 ORDER The petitioner is before this Court seeking issuance of Writ of Mandamus to direct the first respondent