Archive · 29 Jan 2026
Kerala HC issues guidelines for temple malpractice reporting
The Kerala High Court has given important rules for reporting any wrongdoings in temples managed by the Travancore Devaswom Board (TDB).
The court said that any problems or bad behavior in these temples should be reported quickly to the TDB's vigilance wing.
The Sabarimala Temple will get extra attention during special times.
The TDB must send reports every three months to show what they have found and what they are doing to fix problems.
The court wants everything to be open and honest, so people can trust that the temples are being run well.
If there are any big issues, the TDB must tell the Special Commissioner right away.
These rules help make sure that temples are managed fairly and without corruption.
Kerala High Court issued guidelines for prompt reporting of malpractices in temples under the Travancore Devaswom Board (TDB).
The vigilance wing of TDB must report any misconduct or malpractice to the board promptly.
Periodic status reports must be submitted quarterly to ensure transparency and accountability.
Special focus on Sabarimala Temple during Mandalam-Makaravilakku season and the first five days of the Malayalam month.
The TDB must consider vigilance reports within one month and take corrective action if necessary.
- Who
- Kerala High Court, Travancore Devaswom Board (TDB)
- What
- Issued guidelines for reporting malpractices in temples under TDB
- When
- January 29
- Where
- Kerala, India
- Why
- To ensure transparency, accountability, and operational efficacy in temple management
- Court
- Kerala High Court
- Bench Members
- Justices Raja Vijayaraghavan V and K V Jayakumar
- Board
- Travancore Devaswom Board (TDB)
- Reporting Mechanism
- Vigilance Wing of TDB
- Reporting Frequency
- Quarterly
- Key Temple
- Sabarimala Temple
- Special Focus Period
- Mandalam-Makaravilakku season and first five days of Malayalam month
- Report Submission Deadlines
- Mid-May, mid-August, mid-November, and mid-February