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IN THE HIGH COURT OF KERALA AT ERNAKULAM
RAJA VIJAYARAGHAVAN V, K. V. JAYAKUMAR, JJ
V.MANOJ KARUNNYA – Appellant
Versus
THE SPECIAL DEVASWOM COMMISSIONER COCHIN DEVASWOM BOARD – Respondent
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| 1. ombudsman identifies lapses in temple management. (Para 1 , 2 , 3) |
| 2. internal audits and further inquiries reveal no financial misconduct. (Para 4 , 5) |
| 3. court finds no need for further proceedings. (Para 6) |
Raja Vijayaraghavan V, J.
The report submitted by the Ombudsman pertains to two complaints, namely Complaint Nos. 168/2020 and 168A/2020, filed by Sri. V. Manoj. The complaints relate to the Chittoor Pazhayannurkavu Temple and the renovation works carried out by the Temple Advisory Committee. The Ombudsman has noted the following lapses:
(i) The Devaswom Officer, Sri. Suresh, who was functioning in his capacity as an ex-officio member, committed default by failing to issue appropriate directions;
(ii) Separate cash books were not maintained by the Temple Advisory Committee;
(iii) Permission was not obtained from the Thanthri and the Board for conducting “Chanthabhishekam” and for the installation of the idol.
2. The Ombudsman further noted that, based on the Vigilance report and the enquiry conducted by the Board, explanations were called for from the Temple Advisory Committee. After considering the same, the Board passed an order dated 24.05.2022 condoning the act
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