The Division Bench of Justices Anil K Narendran and Harisankar V Menon noted that the position of Devaswom Commissioner was vacant and ordered the appointment of Prakash to fill the role on deputation until May 18, 2025.
“Among the persons included in the panel, we find that Sri. C.V. Prakash, Additional Secretary to Government, Home Department, who had experience in the Vigilance Department for about 4 years as Under Secretary and Deputy Secretary and experience in the Home Department for about 3 years as Joint Secretary and Additional Secretary, can appointed as the Devaswom Commissioner, Travancore Devaswom Board, on deputation basis, till 18.05.2025, who shall also act as the Member Secretary of the High Power Committee for Implementation of Sabarimala Master Plan,” the Court said.
It further directed the Travancore Devaswom Board to issue formal orders within two weeks to expedite the appointment.
Source: Barandbench
