Kerala High Court orders Travancore Devaswom Board to provide water and washrooms for pilgrims
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Judicial activism in infrastructure and digital governance: a GS2 Social Justice and Ethics case study.
Why in news
The Kerala High Court directed the Travancore Devaswom Board (TDB) to improve pilgrim infrastructure at Erumely following a plea by Ayyappa Seva Sangam.
Background
The Kerala High Court ordered the Travancore Devaswom Board (TDB) to provide drinking water and washrooms at Erumely. The court also mandated the appointment of a Deputy Collector to coordinate complaints and the implementation of CCTV surveillance and a mobile booking app with UPI options.
Facts for Prelims
- PlaceErumely: Location in Kerala associated with the Sabarimala pilgrimage.
- FactThe court mandated a mobile booking app with UPI payment options for pilgrims.
- PostDeputy Collector: Official appointed by the court to coordinate and resolve pilgrim complaints.
Prelims practice question
Which official was appointed by the Kerala High Court to coordinate and resolve pilgrim complaints at Erumely?
- (a)Deputy Collector
- (b)Tehsildar
- (c)District Magistrate
- (d)Sub-Divisional Magistrate
Show answer
Answer: (a) Deputy Collector — The court mandated the appointment of a Deputy Collector to coordinate complaints and manage infrastructure.
For Mains
Q. Discuss the role of judicial activism in ensuring the provision of basic amenities and public order during large-scale religious gatherings in India.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Administrative bottleneck: Coordination between religious boards and district administration for crowd management
- Digital inclusion: Transitioning traditional pilgrimage bookings to UPI-enabled mobile platforms
- Public accountability: Ensuring transparency in parking fee collection and surveillance during religious events
Keywords: Judicial Activism · Public Amenities · Crowd Management · Digital Governance · Religious Tourism
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