IN THE HIGH COURT OF KERALA AT ERNAKULAM PRESENT : THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE V.GIRI THURSDAY, THE 8TH OCTOBER 2009 / 16TH ASWINA 1931 WP(C).No. 27639 of 2009(Y) -------------------------- PETITIONER(S): --------------------- V.MANIKUTTAN, "PANCHAVADHYAM" MANALIL SIVA TEMPLE, TRVANCORE DEVASWOM BOARD, KOLLAM GROUP, KOLLAM. BY ADV. SRI.K.KARTHIKEYA PANICKER SMT.DAYA K. PANICKER RESPONDENT(S): --------------- 1. THE ASSISTANT DEVASWOM COMMISSIONER, TRVANCORE DEVASWOM BOARD, KOLLAM. 2. THE SUB GROUP OFFICER, MANALIL SUB GROUP OFFICE, MANALIL, KOLLAM. ADV. SRI.P.G.PARAMESWARA PANICKER, SENIOR ADVOCATE & SRI.P.GOPAL THIS WRIT PETITION (CIVIL) HAVING COME UP FOR ADMISSION ON 08/10/2009, THE COURT ON THE SAME DAY DELIVERED THE FOLLOWING: V.GIRI, J ------------------- W.P.(C).27639/2009 -------------------- Dated this the 8th day of October, 2009 JUDGMENT Petitioner a “Panchavadhyam”, while posted in the Manalil Siva Temple coming under Manalil Sub Group, was transferred to Sakthikulangara and his transfer has been challenged in the writ petition. 2. On instructions, learned counsel for the Devaswom Board Mr.P.Gopal submits that the Assistant Commissioner had conducted an enquiry on certain complaints raised by the advisory committee about the non performance of 'Palliyunarth' and other ceremonies in the Temple. Petitioner, Thakil, Nadaswaram and watcher were transferred to nearby Temples. The issue is now pending before the Commissioner. 3. Learned counsel for the petitioner submits that he will move the Commissioner for appropriate variation of the order. Liberty is so granted in this behalf. Writ petition is disposed of accordingly. V.GIRI, Judge mrcs