1. Heard Mr.M.Madhu Prakash, the learned counsel appearing on behalf of the petitioner and Mr.A.L.Somayaji, learned Advocate General, appearing on behalf of Mr.Sanjay Gandhi, learned Additional Government Pleader, appearing on behalf of the respondent.

2. This writ petition has been filed, praying that this Court may be pleased to issue a Writ of Mandamus to direct the respondent to consider and pass appropriate orders on the representation of the petitioner, dated 6.12.2014 and to grant approval and recognition to the Tamil Nadu Police Constabulary Association.

3. The petitioner, who is working as a Police Constable Grade-I, attached to B-4, Kottamati Police Station, Melur Sub Division, Madurai District, had filed the present writ petition, stating that he had joined the Tamil Nadu Police force, on 1.12.2003. The petitioner has stated that the police constabulary in India has a great legacy from the time of the British rulers. They have been known for their bravery. Their contribution in the fields of the law enforcement, including the detection of crimes, is well known. Many police constables, the Sub Inspectors of Police and the Inspectors of Police, from the State of Tamil