HC expresses concern at alleged funds misappropriation for ‘Astabhishekam’ ritual
The Kerala High Court has raised concerns over alleged misappropriation of funds by officials of the Travancore Devaswom Board related to the 'Astabhishekam' ritual at Sabarimala temple. The court is examining a report that highlights issues of financial propriety and accountability in the procurement of pooja materials. It has directed an audit of the accounts and requested detailed information on the tenure of key temple officials.
- ▪The Kerala High Court is investigating alleged misappropriation of funds by Travancore Devaswom Board officials.
- ▪Concerns were raised regarding the procurement of pooja materials for the 'Astabhishekam' ritual.
- ▪The court has ordered a detailed examination of accounts related to the ritual over the past decade.
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The Kerala High Court has expressed serious concern at the alleged misappropriation of funds by administrative officers of the Travancore Devaswom Board (TDB) during the past decade, relating to the procurement of materials needed for the ‘Astabhishekam’ ritual at the Sabarimala temple. The HC was hearing a suo motu petition that was initiated based on a report by the Sabarimala Special Commissioner on the alleged unauthorised supply of pooja materials by Sunil Kumar alias Sunil Swamy, and the alleged misappropriation in the purchase.The HC observed that the report raises matters of serious concern relating to the administration of the Sabarimala Temple, financial propriety in the conduct of poojas, accountability of temple officials, and the overall transparency of the functioning of the…
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