Biswabrata Goswami
KRISHNAGAR, 20 NOV: In a recent development, the Civil Judge, Junior Division, 1st court, Ms Bidushi Tshering Lepcha, presiding over the Krishnagar district judge’s court, dismissed a petition filed against the Burima Barowari Puja Committee. The petitioners, Snehashis Paul and Debashis Paul, had sought an injunction to halt the committee’s annual Anna Mahotsav ceremony.
The petition, filed on 17 October, was heard today, during which the judge not only rejected the injunction but also imposed a fine of Rs 500 on the petitioners, citing a waste of the court’s time.
According to Sanjit Choudhury, the defense lawyer representing the puja committee, the Anna Mahotsav is an annual event organized by the Burima Barowari Puja Committee, attracting thousands of people and devotees who gather to partake in the Prasad of Goddess Jagaddhatri, affectionately known as Burima, at Chasapara.
Mr Choudhury argued that the committee’s initiative to organize the Anna Mahotsav on the land in question, which belongs to the petitioners, does not imply a claim of ownership over the land. He emphasized the committee’s long-standing tradition of organizing the event, benefiting not only devotees but also the underprivileged.
The Chasapara Burima Jagaddhatri puja stands as one of the oldest pujas in Krishnagar, drawing lakhs of people from across the district and the state to participate in the festivities and receive the revered Prasad.
Following the arguments, Judge Bidushi Tshering Lepcha ruled against the injunction petition, asserting that the organizers’ actions did not constitute a violation of land ownership claims. Additionally, she imposed a fine of Rs 500 on the petitioners for what was deemed a frivolous use of the court’s time.
The decision has brought relief to the Burima Barowari Puja Committee, ensuring the continuation of its annual Anna Mahotsav ceremony, a cherished tradition in the region.
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