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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
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| 1. status report by chief vigilance officer highlights issues in temple management. (Para 1 , 2) |
| 2. clarification of reporting mechanisms and necessary timeliness for proper oversight. (Para 3 , 4 , 5 , 6 , 7 , 8 , 9) |
| 3. discusses implications of delayed reporting on the management process. (Para 10 , 11 , 12 , 13) |
JUDGMENT :
1. This report pertains to the submission of the periodical status report of the Chief Vigilance Officer. In this report, the Special Commissioner, Sabarimala has cited the order in DBP 2/2022 dated 14.02.2022. Clause (v) of the order reads as follows:
2. In this report, the Special Commissioner, Sabarimala has pointed out various instances of vigilance inspections conducted as reported by the Chief Vigilance Officer of Sabarimala with regard to the malpractices, misconduct, unauthorized absence of the temple staff and the misconduct of the employees of other temples coming under the Travancore Devaswom Board.
4. While disposing of SSCR No.28/2023, this Court issued the following directions:
(ii) The reports of the Chief Vigilance and Security Officer, which requires immediate Interference, shall be placed before the Board immediately on receipt of th
Judgment emphasizes the need for transparency and timely reporting of vigilance issues within the management of religious institutions.
The court established the importance of timely and structured reporting to ensure accountability in the management of temples under the Travancore Devaswom Board.
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