Kerala High Court Lays Down Guidelines for Prompt Reporting of Malpractices at Sabarimala, Devaswom Temples

The Kerala High Court has issued detailed guidelines to strengthen vigilance oversight and ensure prompt reporting of malpractices at the Sabarimala Temple and other temples managed by the Travancore Devaswom Board (TDB).

Emphasising transparency and corruption-free administration, the Court directed the vigilance wing to submit quarterly status reports within fixed timelines, with separate reporting for Sabarimala and other temples.

The Board has been mandated to consider vigilance reports within one month and initiate disciplinary action wherever required. Special focus has also been ordered during the Mandala–Makaravilakku pilgrimage season.

The Court clarified that these directions do not curtail the Sabarimala Special Commissioner’s authority to report serious issues at any time.