Rejecting this contention, the Bench instead held that the Guruvayur Devaswom Managing Committee is empowered to do only those things as may be conducive to the efficient management of the affairs of Devaswom and the convenience of worshippers coming to visit the temple.
“…what is echoed in the common order of the Full Bench is that the movables, the immovable properties, the money dedicated or endowed in the name of Lord Guruvayurappan shall vest in the idol of Guruvayurappan consecrated in Sree Krishna Temple Guruvayur and the status GDMC is that of a trustee in management of devaswom properties and as such is bound to perform its duties and act as per the provisions of the Act of 1978,” the Bench observed.
Source: Barandbench
