JUDGMENT

(Prayer: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying this Court to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the 2nd respondent to grant permission and necessary protection to perform the cultural programme (i.e.,) Adal Padal on 11.03.2023 at 07.00 p.m. to 10.00 p.m., in the evening of “Surulikoil Thiruvizha”, Surulikoil Street, Vadugapatti, Kulathur Taluk, Uppiliyakkudi, Valamangalam, Pudukottai District, consider the petitioner''s representation, dated 03.03.2023.)

1.The writ petitioner filed this Writ Petition seeking for issuance of a Writ of Mandamus directing the 2nd respondent to grant permission and necessary protection to perform the cultural programme (i.e.,) Adal Padal on 11.03.2023 at 07.00 p.m. to 10.00 p.m., in the evening of “Surulikoil Thiruvizha”, Surulikoil Street, Vadugapatti, Kulathur Taluk, Uppiliyakkudi, Valamangalam, Pudukottai District, consider the petitioner''s representation, dated 03.03.2023.

2.Mr.B.Nambiselvan, learned Additional Public Prosecutor, takes notice for the respondents. By consent, this writ petition is taken up for final disposal at the admission stage itself.

3. The learned counsel appearing for the writ p