PANDIAN Vs. THE SUPERINTENDENT OF POLICE AND OTHER

JUDGEMENT

(1.) The petitioner has come forward with this Writ Petition seeking a Writ of Mandamus directing the respondents to grant permission and protection for cultural event namely, "Adal Padal" scheduled to he held on 11.08.2018 at night 09.00 p.m to 12.00 a.m in connection with "Aadi Festival" in Arulmigu Sri Mangalanayaki Amman Kovil at Mangalanadu Village, Aranthangi Taluk, Pudukkottai District, by considering the petitioner's representation dated 24.07.2018.

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

(3.) Taking into consideration the facts of the present case and the fact that such programmes are being organized and conducted in every village all over the state, preventing the petitioner from conducting such programme in this particular village will amount to discrimination.