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ANIL K. NARENDRAN, MURALEE KRISHNA S.
N. S. Krishnan – Appellant
Versus
Travancore Devaswom Board – Respondent
ORDER :
Anil K. Narendran, J.
This DBP is registered based on Report No.67 of 2024 of the learned ombudsman in Complaint No.206 of 2023 made by the petitioner/complainant, who retired from service of the Travancore Devaswom Board as a Part-time Sambandhi on 31.05.2021, on attaining the age of superannuation. He filed the complaint dated 11.10.2023, feeling aggrieved by the denial of terminal benefits. On that complaint, the learned Ombudsman has filed Report No.67 of 2024, which reads thus;
Admitted amount not having been paid, the Board was directed expedite the matter. The complainant retired on 31.05.2021. Detailed proceedings were issued on 04.01.2024 and the case was adjourned to 14.03.2024. However, on 14.03.2024, without mentioning any reason, it was reported that the service book of the complainant was not verified. Hence, further proceedings was issued on 14.03 2024 alerting the Officers of the Board that the matter will be reported to the Honourable High Court unless expedi
The Ombudsman for the Travancore Devaswom Board cannot entertain individual employee grievances regarding service matters; such issues must be raised in a writ petition under Article 226.
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....
The court ruled that complaints about deployment of Devaswom employees during festivals must be addressed through writ petitions, emphasizing adherence to existing judicial guidelines.
The existing provisions under the Travancore-Cochin Hindu Religious Institutions Act and previous court orders adequately govern staff deployment for special duties during festivals, limiting grounds....
The appointment of the Devaswom Commissioner must comply with statutory provisions, including eligibility and probation requirements; failure to do so renders the appointment invalid.
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 decision underscores the significance of administrative oversight in public institutions and the necessity for timely responses to audits and complaints.
The Travancore Devaswom Board has a statutory duty to manage Devaswoms and must act on reports of misconduct, ensuring timely compliance with court directives.
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.
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.
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