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IN THE HIGH COURT OF KERALA AT ERNAKULAM
RAJA VIJAYARAGHAVAN V., K.V.JAYAKUMAR
Suo Motu – Appellant
Versus
State Of Kerala – Respondent
Headnote: Read headnote
JUDGMENT :
K. V. Jayakumar, J.
The Special Commissioner, Sabarimala, has filed this report regarding the steps to be taken to ensure fairness, transparency and adherence to the prescribed guidelines for the interview of candidates to be shortlisted for selection of Melsanthies at the Sabarimala Sree Dharma Sastha Temple and Malikappuram Temple, for the year 1201 ME (2025-2026).
2. Sabarimala Sree Dharma Sastha Temple, which is situated inside Periyar Tiger Reserve, is a prominent pilgrim centre in Kerala, where lakhs of devotees trek the rugged terrains of Western Ghats to have darshan of Lord Ayyappa. Sabarimala Sree Dharma Sastha Temple and Malikappuram Temple come under the Travancore Devaswom Board. By reason of the custom and tradition, Melsanthies of the Temples are selected every year. The tenure of the Melsanthies is for one year from the 1st of Vrischikam to the 31st of Thulam next year.
3. In Mohandas Embranthiri v. Travancore Devaswom Board , Read more document
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