198 Sir Joun D’Orty’s Sketch of the 
This jurisdiction, however, is of a very limited nature, and is exhibited 
principally in the following instances :— 
The Katubulle messengers of PALLEGAMPAHE Convey orders and summon 
persons within all the provinces belonging to the first division. 
The Katubulle messengers of Upacampane within all the provinces of 
the second division ; and never vice versd, except that, when an urgent order 
is to be expedited, or when a first order has been disobeyed, two mes- 
sengers, one from each class, are despatched together. 
When in any civil or criminal case, which is difficult of decision, the 
chief of a province or department makes reference for advice, or when the 
parties themselves complain, the Adikar, within whose jurisdiction the case 
arises, hears and decides, or refers to higher authority. 
When any matter not judicial, or any difficulty in the execution of his 
duty is brought to notice by the chief, or by others, the Adikar, within 
whose jurisdiction it occurs, gives his councils aid and support, or, if ne- 
cessary, refers it to higher authority. 
The fee of two ridi, paid upon discharge by prisoners confined in the 
Maha Hirage, is the right of the Adikar within whose jurisdiction the 
prisoner is an inhabitant. 
The written oaths for swearing by oil, are granted by the Adikar within 
whose jurisdiction the case arises, in the districts situated within the 
mountains, 
Honours and Privileges. 
In the King’s presence, and on all other public occasions, the two 
Adikars have the precedence. 
The Adikars, whenever they move, are preceded by persons cracking 
whips. 
No person can remain in the verandas of houses, and all must give way 
as they pass. 
No person, of whatever rank, below the royal family, can sit when the 
Adikars are standing. 
No person can ride on an elephant, horse, or in a palanquin, whilst the 
Adikars are on foot. 
If a Desave visit the Adikar in his desavony,* he must cease beating 
tomtoms within sight of his residence. 
* District. 
