IN THE HIGH COURT OF KERALA AT ERNAKULAM PRESENT : THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE V.GIRI WEDNESDAY, THE 12TH NOVEMBER 2008 / 21ST KARTHIKA 1930 WP(C).No. 32770 of 2008(A) -------------------------- PETITIONER: ------------- LEO UTHUPPAN, AGED 35 YEARS, S/O.T.U.UTHUPPAN, KANIYAMPARAMBIL HOUSE, AMBALLOOR, KULAYATTUKARA P.O., ERNAKULAM DISTRICT PIN - 682 315, KERALA. BY ADV. SRI.M.G.KARTHIKEYAN RESPONDENTS: ---------------- 1. THE CHIEF PASSPORT OFFICER (SECRETARY) MINISTRY OF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS, NEW DELHI. 2. THE REGIONAL PASSPORT OFFICER, REGIONAL PASSPORT OFFICE, PANAMPILLY NAGAR, KOCHI-36. ADV. SRI.RAJMOHAN R.PILLAI, CGC FOR R1 THIS WRIT PETITION (CIVIL) HAVING COME UP FOR ADMISSION ON 12/11/2008,THE COURT ON THE SAME DAY DELIVERED THE FOLLOWING: V. GIRI, J. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - W.P.(C)No. 32770 OF 2008 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Dated this the 12th day of November, 2008 JUDGMENT Petitioner holds a passport as evidenced by Ext.P1. The place of birth in his passport is shown as 'Kulayatikara', which is his native place. But it seems that the petitioner was born in the 'Caritas Hospital, Thellakam' as evidenced by Ext.P2. Therefore necessitates correction in the place of birth as noted in the passport and for this purpose, petitioner has submitted Ext.P3 representation. Though earlier any such correction required a declaration by a court of competent jurisdiction, the said procedure is now dispensed with as is evidenced by Circular dated 18.04.01 referred to by the petitioner. Petitioner also refers to another Circular dated 29.10.07 which contemplates that the concerned passport officer can effect correction in the matter of place of birth, date of birth and such other related matters. I have considered a similar case and issued directions in this regard, vide Ext.P7 judgment. 2. I heard learned Senior counsel for the petitioner Mr.C.C.Thomas and learned Central Government Standing Counsel for the respondents. W.P.(C)No. 32770 OF 2008 -:2:- 3. In the result, this Writ Petition is disposed of directing the 2nd respondent to consider Ext.P3 and pass orders thereon in the matter of correction of place of birth of the petitioner as entered in his passport without further delay, at any rate, within six weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this judgment. Since the petitioner is working in Manipal, it will be appropriate that notice be given by the 2nd respondent requiring the petitioner to be present on a particular day. Petitioner shall present himself on the said date as intimated by the 2nd respondent. The above process will be completed within six weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this judgment. Petitioner shall produce a copy of the Writ Petition along with a copy of this judgment before the 2nd respondent. (V. GIRI, JUDGE) ttb