Kerala High Court Orders Vigilance Probe into Rs 35 Lakh Ghee Sale Misappropriation at Sabarimala

The Kerala High Court has ordered a vigilance probe into the alleged misappropriation of over Rs 35 lakh from the sale of 'Adiya Sishtam Ghee' at the Sabarimala temple by Travancore Devaswom Board employees. The court highlighted systemic failures in supervision, stock control, and delayed remittances over a period of less than two months. A suspended employee faces action, and the investigation team must report progress within a month. The court noted potential complicity at higher administrative levels and emphasized the need for a comprehensive inquiry.