ANIL K. NARENDRAN, HARISANKAR V. MENON
Suo Motu – Appellant
Versus
State of Kerala, Represented by the Principal Secretary to Government, Revenue (Devaswom) Department – Respondent
ORDER :
Anil K. Narendran, J.
This DBP is registered suo motu, in terms of the directions contained in the judgment of this Court dated 25.03.2024 in O.P.No.3821 of 1990, in the matter of Travancore Devaswom Board and Cochin Devaswom Board - regarding the constitution of High Power Committee for Implementation of Sabarimala Master Plan, appointment of Special Commissioner, Sabarimala, appointment of Ombudsman for Travancore Devaswom Board and Cochin Devaswom Board and also matters in relation to the appointment of Chief Commissioner, in the absence of an elected Board in the Travancore Devaswom Board and Cochin Devaswom Board and also appointment of Devaswom Commissioners.
2. O.P.No.3821 of 1990 was registered suo motu, vide order dated 11.04.1990 in the matter of Travancore Devaswom Board and Cochin Devaswom Board, on the illegalities, embezzlements and irregularities in the administration noticed during consideration of audit reports. In that original petition, various orders were passed by this Court in respect of temples under the management of the Travancore Devaswom Board and Cochin Devaswom Board. Orders have been passed regarding the constitution of High Power Committee for im
The judgment establishes that the appointment of Devaswom Commissioners must strictly adhere to the statutory provisions, ensuring judicial oversight in the process.
The appointment of the Devaswom Commissioner must comply with statutory provisions, including eligibility and probation requirements; failure to do so renders the appointment invalid.
The court established that the Travancore Devaswom Board has a robust obligation to manage and protect the properties of Devaswoms, reinforcing the necessity for careful credential scrutiny of staff ....
The Travancore Devaswom Board must verify credentials of officers before postings to ensure integrity and proper management of religious institutions.
The Travancore Devaswom Board has a statutory duty to manage Devaswoms and must act on reports of misconduct, ensuring timely compliance with court directives.
Devaswom Boards are trustees with a legal obligation to protect and manage the properties of the Devaswoms, and failure to do so constitutes a breach of trust.
The Ombudsman for Devaswom Boards is mandated to address public interest complaints regarding mismanagement, while personal grievances of employees must be resolved through appropriate legal channels....
Point of Law : When the process of deputation, by calling for option from the officers, etc., requires considerable time, the Board ought to have made such a request, well in advance, in order to ens....
The Cochin Devaswom Board must impose stringent penalties for misconduct by employees to uphold its fiduciary duties under the Travancore-Cochin Hindu Religious Institutions Act.
The court exercises supervisory jurisdiction over the financial administration and expenditures of Devaswom Boards through the formal ratification of periodical reports submitted by the Ombudsman.
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