The former ADGP who is facing a criminal case registered under the provisions of Prevention of Corruption Act, in his petition submitted that the anti-corruption wing seized his passport in 2011 and it was now in the custody of the Special Court.
The seized passport has expired now, he stated.
The official submitted that ahead of his daughter's marriage fixed for this May 25, he intended to visit Mecca and Madina on a pilgrimage along with his family members.
Justice Aruna Jagadeesan issued notices to the state and adjourned the matter for further hearing to a later date.