Approval granted for construction subject to technical requirements and strict supervision.

Raja Vijayaraghavan V, J.

This matter concerns the proposed construction of a counterfort on the southern side of the compound wall of t he Perumon Sree Maha Vishnu Kshethram to ensure structural stability and safety.

2. By order dated 21.11.2025, this Court directed the Executive Engineer to obtain a p roper soil testing certificate from a competent authority and to file a fresh comprehensive report, along with a scientifically prepared structural design and detailed plan, before this Court within a period of six weeks.

3. In compliance with the said direction, the Executive Engineer has submitted a fresh report with requisite technical details. As per the detailed estimate prepared on t he basis of the borehole test results and log sheets, the total e stimated amount for the proposed work comes to Rs. 44,10,000/- (Rupees Forty-Four Lakhs Ten Thousand only).

4. In view of the technical requirements and the structural necessity of the proposed work, we are satisfied that approval and permission can be granted for the aforesaid construction work. However, it is made absolutely clear that supervision of the work by the Maramath Wing is compulsory and non-negotiable, and a qualified officer of the Maramath Wing shall be deputed during the execution of the work to ensure that the construction is carried out strictly in accordance with the approved specifications, plans, and safety standards.

5. At the time of execution of the agreement with the contractor, the precise time frame for completion of the work shall be specifically mentioned and made binding, and the Maramath Department shall ensure that the work is completed w ithin the stipulated period without any avoidable delay. Needless to state, if any permits, licences, or clearances are required from the local authority or any other competent authority, the same shall be obtained prior to the commencement of the work. It is further made clear that the entire expenses incurred in connection with the work shall be subject to proper audit by the competent a uditing authority, which shall be carried out and completed within a period of six months from the date of completion of the work to ensure financial accountability and transparency.

6. With the above directions and safeguards, permission to carry out the construction work is hereby granted.

This Devaswom Board Petition is closed.

RAJA VIJAYARAGHAVAN V, K.V. JAYAKUMAR,