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 cultural programme (Adal Padal Nigalchi) in the event of Madathur Village, Sathurapalayam Arulmigu Sree Vaitheeswaran Temple Festival at Sangakiri Taluk, Salem District on 02.04.2023 between 6.00 P.M. to 11.00 P.M. by considering the petitioner''s representation dated 13.03.2023.)

1. The Writ Petition has been filed to direct the respondent to grant permission to conduct cultural Programme (Adal Padal Nigalchi) at Thimirikottai, Kosavanthittu Mariyamman Temple Ground in the event of Madathur Village, Sathurapalayam Arulmigu Sree Vaitheeswaran Temple Festival at Sangakiri Taluk, Salem District on 02.04.2023, at 6.00 P.M. to 11.00 P.M, by considering the petitioner''s representation dated 13.03.2023.

2. The learned counsel appearing for the petitioner submitted that in order to conduct the cultural programme in the event of Madathur Village, Sathurapalayam Arulmigu Sree Vaitheeswaran Temple Festival at Sangakiri Taluk, Salem District on 02.04.2023, the petitioner has sent a representation, d