IN THE HIGH COURT OF KERALA AT ERNAKULAM
ANIL K. NARENDRAN, MURALEE KRISHNA S.
Suo Motu – Appellant
Versus
State Of Kerala – Respondent
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| 1. introduction of violation report and initial hearings. (Para 1 , 2 , 3 , 4) |
| 2. counter-affidavits supporting claims about tender partnerships. (Para 5 , 6 , 7) |
| 3. court's directive on proper compliance with tender processes. (Para 11 , 12 , 16 , 17) |
| 4. consequences for violating tender conditions. (Para 18 , 19) |
JUDGMENT :
Muralee Krishna, J.
The Special Commissioner, Sabarimala, has filed this report based on an enquiry conducted by the Superintendent of Police, Devaswom Vigilance Wing, on a report submitted by the duty Magistrate, Pamba, regarding the sub-lease of Stall No.113 at Pamba Manappuram during Mandala Makaravilakku festival season of 1200ME (2024-25). A report dated 03.01.2025 of the Superintendent of Police, Chief Vigilance and Security Office, Thiruvananthapuram of Travancore Devaswom Board and the report dated 22.12.2024 of the duty Magistrate, Pamba, addressed to the Vigilance Officer, Pamba, Travancore Devaswom Board, are enclosed with the report of the Special Commissioner. In the report dated 28.12.2024, the 6th respondent, Chief Vigilance and Security Officer, has stated that the ’kuthaka right’ in respect of Stall No.113 was for an area of 4x5 m, i



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