JUDGMENT

(Prayer: Writ Petition is filed under Article 226 of Constitution of India, pleased to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondent to give permission and police protection to conduct the cultural programme (Adal Padal Nigalchi) in the event of Thammampatti Village Arulmigu Sree Mariyamman & Vinayagar Temple festival at Gengavalli Taluk, Salem District on 26.08.2022 between 6.00pm to 11.00pm by considering the petitioner's representation dated 16.08.2022.)

1. This Writ Petition has been filed to direct the respondent to give permission and police protection to conduct the cultural programme (Adal Padal Nigalchi) in the event of Thammampatti Village Arulmigu Sree Mariyamman & Vinayagar Temple festival at Gengavalli Taluk, Salem District on 26.08.2022 between 6.00pm to 11.00pm by considering the petitioner's representation dated 16.08.2022.

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