Mr. M. Jeyapaul, J.:- Heard the elaborate submissions made by learned counsel appearing for the writ petitioner as well as learned counsel appearing for the respondents.

2. The petitioner-company having its office at Zirakpur, Punjab has employed Mr. Muhammad Ali son of Ghulam Ali aged 52 years, Pakistani inhabitant (Passport No.RK1792192 dated 29.7.2013) for a period of 5 years under agreement dated 16.3.2016 found appended as Annexure P- 1. Mr. Muhammad Ali who is a Pakistani citizen is an Artist and very renowned Ghazal Singer known for his live performances across India. The Arts Council of Pakistan has certified that he is a permanent Vocalist of Pakistan. In pursuance of the employment agreement Mr. Muhammad Ali has entered into with the petitioner, he is required to exclusively perform in India for the petitioner within a duration of the such employment contract, i.e. 5 years.

3. It is submitted by learned counsel appearing for the writ petitioner-company that the application of such a renowned Artist Mr.Muhammad Ali for Employment Visa was not accepted by the High Commission of India in Pakistan despite the recommendation of the petitioner in terms of the employment