Take measures to clear pending audit, Kerala HC tells Guruvayur Devaswom
The Kerala High Court has ordered the Guruvayur Devaswom managing committee to clear long-pending financial audits. The court mandated the submission of audit schedules and the provision of digital access to the audit department.
Why it matters
Ensures financial transparency and accountability for a major religious institution managing significant public assets.
The Kerala High Court has directed the Guruvayur Devaswom managing committee to ensure that the pending audit regarding the financial affairs of the Guruvayur Devaswom Board are completed in accordance with the Guruvayur Devaswom Act 1978.
The court instructed the Devaswom to submit a schedule for the remittance of the outstanding audit charges of ₹14.72 crore.
It directed that the login credentials and read-access must be provided to the audit wing within three weeks and that all requisite training must be provided to the audit team in the operation of all digital devices and platforms, along with necessary digital equipment.
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