Organisation : Madras High Court
Facility Name : Apply For Visitor Pass
Location : Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Website : http://www.hcmadras.tn.nic.in/
What is Madras High Court Visitor Pass?
Madras High Court has launched a web-based e-Visitor Pass software module for the entry of Advocates / Party-in-Person into the Principal Seat at Madras High Court. A link has been made available on the website of Madras High Court.
Related / Similar Facility : Pay Court Fee Online
How To Apply For Madras High Court Visitor Pass?
Just follow the simple steps mentioned below to apply for Madras High Court Visitor Pass
Step-1 : Go to the link https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/eservices/hcvcpass/
Step-2 : Enter Personal Details
Step-3 : Upload Photo and ID Proof
Step-4 : Click on Submit button
Madras High Court Location
The Madras High Court is located at Parry’s Corner, Chennai-600 104, in an extent of 36 acres. The place can be reached both by train and by road. The Beach Railway Station is just a kilometre away from the Madras High Court. Metro Transport Corporation operates buses from almost all parts of the city to the High Court. Within the High Court premises, the following are also located:-
** City Civil Courts
** Court of Small Causes
** Labour Court
** Family Court
** Tamil Nadu State Legal Services Authority
** Tamil Nadu Mediation and Conciliation Center
Access To High Court Campus
There are seven Gates for entering into the High Court premises.
1. Judges Gate
2. North Gate “A” (or) MBA Gate
3. North Gate “B” (or) AAVIN Gate
4. Bar Council Gate
5. Esplanade Gate
6. Legal Services Authority Gate
7. South Gate (or) Sesquicentenary Arch Gate
Gate No.1:- Judges’ Gate
This gate is meant only for the Hon’ble Judges of the High Court.
Gate No. 2:- North Gate “A” (or) MBA Gate
Entry for Advocates, Advocate Clerks, High Court Staff, Post Office Staff. Bank Staff, Pressmen, and Litigant Public & clients accompanying advocates with identification Letters, to be issued by the concerned advocates. (The letters shall be in the format prescribed by the Registry).
Gate No.3:- North Gate “B” (or) AAVIN Gate
Entry for Advocates, Advocate Clerks, High Court Staff, Post Office Staff. Bank Staff, Pressmen, Litigant Public and clients accompanying advocates with identification Letters, issued by the concerned advocates. (The letters shall be in the format prescribed by the Registry).
Gate No.4:- Bar Council Gate
Advocates, Fresh Law Graduates and those who accompany them, will alone be allowed entry through this gate. (No litigants/clients will be allowed through this gate).
Gate No.5:- Esplanade Gate
Advocates, Advocate Clerks, High Court Staff and Law College Students possessing ID cards coming by foot will be permitted to enter through this gate. Litigant Public and all visitors by vehicle or foot will be allowed entry only on production of Valid Pass issued at the Reception Centre.
The Entry Pass will be given only on production of valid documents proving their identity, viz., Driving Licence, Ration Card, Voter ID, PAN Card, Passport, etc. The litigants shall produce the letter from their advocates identifying them.
After obtaining the passes, the public / litigants will be subjected to thorough frisking by police (Women Police will frisk women in earmarked booths) and will be permitted to enter through the DFMDs installed.
All litigant public entering through this gate shall park their vehicles in the parking area, behind the Legal Services Authority, proceed to the Reception Counter, obtain the pass and only then, proceed into the campus. The vehicles belonging to Advocates and the vehicles authorised by the Checking Officials will be allowed beyond the barricade point.
Auto Rickshaws / taxies will be permitted to enter through this gate only for the purpose of dropping advocates, staff, physically disabled persons, etc.
Gate No.6:– Legal Services Authority Gate
Entry for the staff of TNSLSA, Advocates, Advocate Clerks, High Court Staff, Post Office Staff. Bank Staff, Pressmen, and Litigant Public & clients visiting TNSLSA, coming by foot. The wicket gate at the rear of the building can be used as entry into the High Court campus by Advocates and Advocate Clerks and High Court Staff, coming by foot.
Gate No.7:– South Gate (or) Sesquicentenary Arch Gate
The two gates are divided into ‘A’ gate and ‘B’ gate. Through ‘A’ gate, Advocates, Advocate Clerks, High Court staff can enter through vehicle or by walk on production of proper identification. ‘B’ gate is exclusively for exit of all vehicles leaving the High Court campus throughout the day. (All gates will be kept open between 8.00 am and 8.00 pm., on all the working days.)
Working Hours : 10.00 a.m to 05.45 p.m.
Court Sitting Hours : 10.30 a.m. to 01.30 p.m. and 02.15 p.m. to 04.45 p.m.
Note:
For more details about Entry and Security System please click the link “Comprehensive Security System” in the High Court’s website.
Additional Simplified Procedure
To apply for a Madras High Court visitor pass, you can follow these steps:
1. Visit the Madras High Court website at https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/
2. Click on the “e-Services” tab
3. Click on the “Visitor Pass” link
4. On the next page, click on the “Apply for Visitor Pass” button
5. Fill in the application form with the required details
6. Select the purpose of your visit
7. Submit the form
Note:
You will receive a confirmation email with your visitor pass details. You need to print out the email and bring it with you to the court on the day of your visit. Please note that the visitor pass is valid for one day only.
Here are some additional tips for applying for a Madras High Court visitor pass:
** Make sure to fill in the application form carefully and accurately. Any errors may cause your application to be rejected.
** Select the purpose of your visit correctly. There are different types of visitor passes available for different purposes, such as for case hearings, for filing documents, or for meeting with a judge.
** Submit your application at least one day before your visit to the court. This will give the court enough time to process your application and issue your visitor pass.
Note:
On the day of your visit, please arrive at the court early and bring your visitor pass with you. You will need to show your visitor pass to the security guards at the entrance to the court.**