The Kerala High Court has ordered an independent re-evaluation of the alleged misappropriation of funds by TDB employees in relation to the sale of 'Adiya Sishtam Ghee' at the Lord Ayyappa shrine at Sabarimala.
Expressing dissatisfaction with the Vigilance and Anti-Corruption Bureau report, the court observed that the findings 'appear to minimise the significance' of the loss caused to the Travancore Devaswom Board.
The court directed the VACB to entrust the entire matter to a senior officer of 'impeccable integrity, proven competence, and adequate experience' for a comprehensive re-evaluation within four weeks.
The aim of the investigation is to ascertain the quantum of loss suffered by the TDB, the manner in which the loss occurred, and the persons responsible for it.
