Vigilance to question officials over tender leak in Keralam’s Sabarimala
The Travancore Devaswom Board is investigating an alleged tender leak involving the e-auction of shops at the Sabarimala temple. Officials are suspected of leaking confidential bid details to contractors, leading to the cancellation of the process and a planned re-tender.
Why it matters
This incident highlights the challenges of digitizing traditional administrative processes in religious institutions and the potential for corruption in public procurement.
The Devaswom Vigilance wing probing the alleged attempt to sabotage the e-auction of shops at Sabarimala will question officials suspected of leaking confidential bid details and examine their call records.
Official sources said the Vigilance has already recorded the statements of two contractors who allegedly received the leaked details. The tender process was cancelled after the alleged leak came to light, and a re-tender for the shops will be invited this week.
The Vigilance team has been directed to submit its report to the Travancore Devaswom Board (TDB) within three days, with the findings set to come up for discussion at the board meeting on Wednesday (September 30, 2026). The Devaswom Minister has also warned of stringent action if the probe finds any malpractice.
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