JUDGMENT :

Prayer: Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying for the issuance of a writ of Mandamus, directing the respondent authority to give permission to conduct cultural programme (Adal Padal Nigalchi) in the event of Palayapuliampatti Arulmigu Sree Muthu Mariamman Temple Festival at Tiruchengode Taluk, Namakkal District on24.03.2021 between 6.00 p.m. to 11.00 p.m. by considering the petitioner's representation dated 09.02.2021.

1. This Writ Petition has been filed for a mandamus seeking for a direction to the respondent to give permission to conduct cultural programme (Adal Padal Nigalchi) on the occasion of Palayapuliampatti Arulmigu Sree Muthu Mariamman Temple Festival at Tiruchengode Taluk, Namakkal District on 24.03.2021 between 6.00 p.m. to 11.00 p.m. by considering the petitioner's representation dated 09.02.2021.

2. Mr. V. Shanmuga Sundar, learned Special Government Pleader accepts notice on behalf of the respondent. By consent of both the parties, this writ petition is taken up for final disposal at the time of admission itself.

3. According to the petitioner, he is a resident of the locality where the aforementioned temple is situated. Accordi