G.Natarajan vs THE REGIONAL PASSPORT OFFICER

WP No. 20744 of 2026 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 29-05-2026 CORAM THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE G. R. SWAMINATHAN WP No. 20744 of 2026 G.Natarajan S/o. Late. Gopalakrishnan, No. 288, TTK road, Alwarpet, Chennai 18 ..Petitioner(s) Vs 1. The Regional Passport Officer Rayala Towers 4th Floor, 158 Anna Salai, Chennai 02 2. The Inspector of Police E-3 Teynampet Police station, Chennai ..Respondent(s) Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India to issue a Writ of Mandamus directing the first respondent to issue passport based on the application of the petitioner dated 16.12.2025 in File Number MA2076086677325 for issuance of a renewed passport. For Petitioner(s): Mr.B.Govindaprabu For R1: Mr.K.Gangadharan Central Government Standing Counsel For R2: Mr.R.Rajasekaran Government Counsel __________ Page1 of 4 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis ( Uploaded on: 09/06/2026 03:13:23 pm ) WP No. 20744 of 2026 ORDER Heard both sides. 2. The writ petitioner seeks issuance of passport. The application was submitted wayback in December 2025. Since police verification is yet to be completed, passport has not been issued. Since more than six months had elapsed, this wri