S.Premkumar vs The Regional Passport Officer

W.P(MD)No.16171 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.16171 of 2026 S.Premkumar .. Petitioner Vs 1.The Regional Passport Officer, Regional Passport Office (Madurai) Bharathi Ula Veethi, Race Course Road, Madurai - 625 002. 2.The Inspector of Police, AWPS Police Station, Thirupparankundram, Madurai City, (Crime No.6/2022) ..Respondents Prayer: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying this Court to issue a Writ of Mandamus directing the first respondent to re-issue passport to the petitioner based on his application in Ref.No.ARN-26-1056603044 dated 15.04.2026 within a time 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.16171 of 2026 For Petitioner : Mr.T.Veerakumar For Respondents : Mr.Mahendra Prabhu 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 a Writ of Mandamus directing the first respondent to re-issue passport to the petitioner based on his application in Ref.No.ARN-26