Kerala High Court prohibits political events at Thekkinkadu Maidan in Thrissur
The Kerala High Court has prohibited political events and gatherings at Thekkinkadu Maidan in Thrissur. The ruling aims to protect the sanctity of the site and manage the Cochin Devaswom Board's financial and administrative concerns regarding temple grounds.
Why it matters
The decision sets a legal precedent for the use of public and religious spaces, balancing the need for revenue-generating activities against the preservation of cultural and religious sentiments.
The Kerala High Court has banned the use of Thekkinkadu Maidan in Thrissur for political activities and gatherings. The court also held that the Cochin Devaswom Board (CDB) cannot allow the conduct of events by State government departments at the Maidan.
The CDB had informed the court that it had been facing an acute financial crisis and was unable to manage all the 409 temples under it effectively, and that it would be able to significantly improve its income if it did not require the court’s permission to let out the Maidan for religious, cultural or other events. The Board said the additional income would be used for the development of temples and the welfare of devotees.
It also sought permission to allow events related to the Devaswom department or temples under various Devaswom boards at the Maidan without any licence fee.
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