Sivakumar Devamirtham vs Union of India

W.P(MD)No.16567 of 2026 BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 24.06.2026 CORAM THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE HEMANT CHANDANGOUDAR Writ Petition(MD)No.16567 of 2026 Sivakumar Devamirtham .. Petitioner Vs 1.Unionr of India, rep. by its Principal Secretary to Government, Ministry of External Affiars, Sashtri Bhavan, New Delhi. 2.The Regional Passport Officer, Regional Passport Office, Near Municipal Complex, Thillainagar 7th Cross, Thiruchirappalli - 620 018. 3.The State of Tamil Nadu rep. by its Inspector of Police, District Crime Branch, Thanjavur. ..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 respondent no 2 to renew the passport to the petitioner considering the application in File No. TR107689519426 dated 06.01.2026 within the time stipulate by this Court. 1/10 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis ( Uploaded on: 25/06/2026 05:39:48 pm ) W.P(MD)No.16567 of 2026 For Petitioner : Mr.K.Pragadeeshkumar For Respondents : Mrs.T.Saroja Central Govt. Standing Counsel for R1 Mr.R.Mohamed Riyaz Govt. Advocate (Crl. Side) for R2 ORDER The petitioner is before this Court seeking issu