F.M. Reis, J.

The above Public Interest Litigation filed by the petitioner on the ground that the feat of the Holy Spirit is celebrated in the months of May or June every year and the feast of Our Lady of Immaculate Conception is celebrated on 8th of December every year and the religious ceremonies are performed within the Church premises situated at old market, Margao Goa. But however, during the said festive occasion, a traditional fair is organized where artisans and others sell their products which would last for a period of three days including the feast day. Such fair was organized originally in the open space in front of the Church but however, over the years as the Church required the open space for religious activities, the fair gradually shifted to the roads near the Church and even in the open space in front of the building of the Civil and Criminal Court. Such activities according to the petitioner used to attract the local artisans and producers of household articles and items of daily necessity which were sold during such fair.

2. It is further the contention of the petitioner that over the years the fair has metamorphosed beyond recognition and no longer serves