1 BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 27.07.2011 CORAM: THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE R.SUDHAKAR W.P(MD)No.8338 of 2011 Thirumalai paranjothi .. Petitioner Vs. The Regional Passport Officer, Regional Passport Office, Passport Seva Kendra, Glaret Plaza, Melakkal Main Road, Kochadai, Madurai. .. Respondent PRAYER: Writ Petition is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, to issue a Writ of Mandamus, to direct the respondent to consider petitioner's representation dated 18.07.2011 and change the name as Thirumalai Paranjothi instead of Krishnan in the petitioner's passport within the stipulated time. For Petitioner : Mr.A.Uthayakumar For Respondents : Mr.Murugan, Central Government Standing Counsel O R D E R This Writ Petition has been filed by the petitioner for a Writ of Mandamus to direct the respondent to consider the petitioner's representation dated 18.07.2011 and change the name as Thirumalai Paranjothi instead of Krishnan in the petitioner's passport within the stipulated time. 2. Heard Mr.A.Uthayakumar, learned counsel for the petitioner, Mr.Murugan, learned Central Government Standing Counsel, who takes notice for the respondent. 3. By consent, the writ petition itself is taken up for final disposal. 4. The petitioner has made a representation to the respondent on 18.07.2011 seeking change of his name as Thirumalai Paranjothi instead of Krishnan in his passport. Since the same has not been considered so far, this writ petition has been filed by the petitioner. 5. Considering the nature of relief sought for by the petitioner, the respondent is directed to consider the representation of the petitioner dated 18.07.2011 and dispose of the same on its own merits and in accordance with law as expeditiously as possible. It is made clear that this Court does not express any opinion about the merits of the https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/ 2 petitioner's claim and the Authority shall dispose the same on its own merits. 6. With the above direction, this writ petition is disposed of. No costs. SD/- Assistant Registrar(Crl.side) /True copy/ Sub Assistant Registrar(CS) To The Regional Passport Officer, Regional Passport Office, Passport Seva Kendra, Glaret Plaza, Melakkal Main Road, Kochadai, Madurai. +1 CC to Mr.S.Murugan, Senior Central Government Counsel, SR.NO.25071 +1 CC to Mr.A.Uthayakumar, Advocate, SR.NO.25071 ssl W.P(MD)No. 8338 of 2011 27.07.2011 TR : 11.08.2011 : 2p/4c https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/