Anil K. Narendran, J.

This DBP is registered based on a complaint dated nil made by a devotee, by name, M. Rajappan, pointing out encroachments in the property of Thiru Ayini Siva Temple, a temple under the management of the 2^nd respondent Cochin Devaswom Board, by Maradu Municipality and a resident of that locality.

2. On 06.10.2023, when this matter came up for consideration, the learned Senior Government Pleader entered appearance for the 1^st respondent and also for the additional 6^th respondent Station House Officer, Maradu Police Station. The learned Standing Counsel for the Cochin Devaswom Board entered appearance for respondents 2 to 4 and the learned Standing Counsel for the Maradu Municipality entered appearance for the 5^th respondent. Having considered the submissions made at the Bar, this Court passed an interim order restraining the 5^th respondent Municipality from constructing road in the Devaswom land of Thiru Ayini Siva Temple, until further orders. The respective Standing