Neyatitus vs The Regional Passport Officer on 5 April, 2023
3.The apprehension of the petitioner is well-founded. I have
described the plight of Srilankan refugees in getting citizenship in
Ulaganathan case. One Nalini was born to Srilankan refugees on
21.04.1986 at Mandapam Camp. As per the provisions of Indian
Citizenship Act, she is an Indian by birth. She was entitled to passport as
a matter of right. Yet she had to move this Court for relief. Vide order
dated 12.08.2022 in W.P.(MD)No.3512 of 2022, I held as follows:-