Palaniselvam M vs The Regional Passport Officer

W.P(MD)No.16153 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.16153 of 2026 and W.M.P(MD)No.12067 of 2026 M.Palaniselvam .. Petitioner Vs 1.The Regional Passport Officer, Regional Passport Office, Bharathi Ula Veethi, Race Course Road, Madurai - 625 002. 2.The Inspector of Police, Melavalavu Police Station, Melavalavu, Melur Taluk, Madurai District. ..Respondents Prayer: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying this Court to issue a Writ of Certiorarified Mandamus to call for the records of the first respondent's impugned communication No.SCN/1053804275/26 dated 17.02.2026 and quash the same and consequently, direct the first respondent to renewal of petitioner's passport bearing No.C2070034 dated 21.10.2024 to him by considering his application No.MD5076234618426 dated 08.01.2026 and for other relief within a period stipulated by this Court. 1/4 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis ( Uploaded on: 23/06/2026 06:06:25 pm ) W.P(MD)No.16153 of 2026 For Petitioner : Mr.S.Atham Ali For Respondents : Mrs.S.Mahalakshmi Central Govt. Standing Counsel for R1 Mr.R.