Punjab-Haryana High Court
Ravinder Singh Brar vs Union Of India And Others on 6 November, 2024
Author: Suvir Sehgal
Bench: Suvir Sehgal
CWP-25363-2024 -1-
IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB & HARYANA AT
CHANDIGARH
(109)
CWP-25363-2024
Date of decision:- 06.11.2024
Ravinder Singh Brar ... Petitioner
Versus
Union of India and others ... Respondents
CORAM: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE SUVIR SEHGAL
Present:- Mr. Ranwant Singh Sangha, Advocate
for the petitioner.
Ms. Sehej Sandhawalia, Advocate
for the respondents No.1 and 2.
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SUVIR SEHGAL, J. (ORAL)
1. By way of instant petition, petitioner has approached this Court under Article 226 of the Constitution of India inter-alia for issuance of a writ in the nature of certiorari for quashing order dated 07.08.2024,Annexure P-7, passed by respondent No.2 and for directing respondent No.2 to issue a fresh passport to the petitioner.
2. At the outset, counsel for respondents No.1 and 2 has raised an objection that the Regional Passport Officer, Amritsar-respondent No.2 has rejected the application submitted by the petitioner by passing detailed order, Annexure P-7, against which an appeal lies under Section 11 of the Passports Act, 1967. She submits that the writ petition is not maintainable as the petitioner has an alternative remedy under the statute. KAMAL SHARMA 2024.11.07 17:19 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this order/judgment High Court, Chandigarh. CWP-25363-2024 -2-
3. Faced with the objection raised by counsel for the respondents No.1 and 2, counsel for the petitioner seeks and is granted permission to withdraw the writ petition with liberty to avail the statutory remedy.
4. Dismissed as withdrawn with liberty as aforesaid.
(SUVIR SEHGAL)
JUDGE
06.11.2024
Kamal
Whether Speaking/Reasoned Yes/No
Whether Reportable Yes/No
KAMAL SHARMA
2024.11.07 17:19
I attest to the accuracy and
authenticity of this order/judgment
High Court, Chandigarh.