Anil K. Narendran, J.

This DBP is registered suo motu based on the proceedings dated 15.06.2022. A devotee of Lord Ayyappa has submitted a complaint dated 13.06.2022, alleging serious irregularities in the posting of Devaswom Staff at Sabarimala and in Sreekandeshwaram Temple, Kottarakkara Temple, etc.

2. By the order dated 09.06.2022 in DBA No.4 of 2022, this Court granted permission for the transfer and posting of five officers at Sabarimala, Pamba and Erumeli Devaswoms. DBA No.4 of 2022 filed by the Travancore Devaswom Board was supported by an affidavit sworn to by the Secretary of the Board, the report dated 06.06.2022 of the Superintendent of Police, Vigilance and Security Wing (Annexure A3), regarding the enquiry conducted on the credentials of the incumbents considered for posting in Sabarimala, Pamba and Erumeli Devaswoms. By the said order, Registry was directed to initiate suo motu proceedings in the matter of transfer and postings of Devaswom Staff to the Vigilance Wing of the Travancore Devaswom Board, having offices at Thiruvananthapuram, Mavelikkara and Vaikom. In the said order, this Court felt that, before ordering transfer and postings of Devaswom Staff to the Vigil