In Brief
The Supreme Court addressed governance and security issues at Padmanabhaswamy Temple in Kerala. The Court held that the Superintendent of Police retains primary responsibility for temple security and asset protection. The Administrative Committee was placed in charge of policy decisions, with the Executive Officer (IAS) serving as Member Secretary and implementing Committee directives. The Court directed appointment of an Indian Audit and Accounts Service officer to audit temple accounts quarterly. To expedite selection of contractors for temple renovations (Sreekovil works), a retired Supreme Court Judge was appointed as Chairman of the Selection Committee. The petition was allowed.
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