Cochin Devaswom Board launches multi-pronged probe into alleged manipulation of Ernakulam Siva Temple accounts

The Cochin Devaswom Board (CDB) has launched a two-pronged probe into the alleged manipulation of accounts of the Ernakulam Siva Temple, following multiple complaints lodged by the Temple Advisory Committee against the Devaswom Officer.

The internal Vigilance and audit wings of the CDB have been tasked with investigating the allegations and submitting reports at the earliest. “We will take action based on the outcome of these reports,” said senior CDB sources.

The Temple Advisory Committee and Devaswom Officer Akhil Damodaran have been on a collision course for months over the settlement of accounts related to the temple festival held in January. The committee lodged a complaint with the Commissioner, accompanied by a unanimous resolution passed against Mr. Damodaran on September 4. This was followed by a second complaint on September 7.