PRAYER: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the second respondent to consider the petitioners representation dated 20.04.2026 to give police protection for the peaceful celebration of the Temple festival from 29.06.2026 to 01.07.2026 in Kaliamman, Mariyamman, Perumal and Vinayakar Temples situated at paithur Village, Attur Talul, Salem District.

ORDER

1. The Writ Petition has been filed Seeking permission to conduct cultural programme in the event of peaceful celebration of the Temple festival from 29.06.2026 to 01.07.2026 in Kaliamman, Mariyamman, Perumal and Vinayakar Temples situated at Paithur Village, Attur Talul, Salem District, the petitioner made a representation dated 20.04.2026 to the respondent. Since the same has not been considered, the present Writ Petition has been filed.

2. Heard the learned counsel appearing for the petitioner and the learned Government Advocate (Criminal side) appearing for the respondents.

3. The learned Government Advocate, on instructions, would submit that there is likelihood of arising law and order problem.

4. A mere apprehension cannot be a ground to reject the r