ORDER :

Anil K. Narendran, J.

This DBP is registered suo motu, vide proceedings dated 06.01.2024, based on a complaint dated 03.01.2024 regarding ‘Kodikoora Samarpanam’ during the annual festival for the year 1199 ME (2024) of Ettumanoor Sree Mahadeva Temple, which is a major temple under the management of the 2nd respondent - Travancore Devaswom Board. In the complaint, the complainant has pointed out various irregularities in the conduct of ‘Kodikoora Samarpanam’. A copy of the judgment of this Court dated 06.02.2015 in W.P.(C) No.3258 of 2015, a copy of the relevant extract of the register maintained by the 4th respondent - Administrative Officer regarding ‘Kodikkayar’ and ‘Kodikoora’ Samarpanam during the annual festival are also enclosed along with the complaint.

2. On 10.01.2024, when this DBP came up for consideration, the learned Standing Counsel for Travancore Devaswom submitted that the annual festival in Ettumanoor Sree Mahadeva Temple will commence on 11.02.2024. The learned Standing Counsel sought time to get instructions on the complaint made by the complainant. The learned Government Pleader entered appearance for the 1st respondent and the learned Standing Counsel for