JUDGMENT

(Prayer: Writ Petition is filed under Article 226 of Constitution of India, pleased to issue a Writ of Mandamus directing the respondent to grant permission and protection to conduct cultural program (Dance and Music Program) in the Sri Mariamman Thirukovil Festival situated at Marudhipatty Village and Post, Harur Taluk, Dharmapuri District Scheduled to be held on 19.06.2022 from 6.00 p.m. to 11.00 p.m. and consider the representation dated 10.06.2022.)

1. The Writ Petition has been filed to direct the respondent to grant permission and protection to conduct cultural program (Dance and Music Program) in the Sri Mariamman Thirukovil Festival situated at Marudhipatty Village and Post, Harur Taluk, Dharmapuri District Scheduled to be held on 19.06.2022 from 6.00 p.m. to 11.00 p.m. based on the representation dated 10.06.2022.

2. Heard the learned Counsel appearing for the petitioner and the learned Government Advocate (Crl.Side) appearing for the respondent.

3. The learned Government Advocate (Crl.Side) appearing for the respondent submitted that the police do not have any reservations on the place, where the function is to be conducted. However, there is an apprehension that som