The Division Bench comprising Justice Raja Vijayaghavan and Justice K.V. Jayakumar had, in its September order, directed various departments of the government, to take coordinated and immediate action for the proper maintenance of the entire road network within Kerala that is used by Sabarimala pilgrims. It had enumerated the issues that needed to be immediately addressed.

In the said order, the Court had specifically pointed out that the Achankovil-Konni road was in a dilapidated condition and had directed for its cleaning and repairs before the onset of the season this month.

Subsequently, statements were filed by different departments. The Court had then asked the amicus curiae for the Special Commissioner to examine and report on deficiency, if any.

Pursuant to the same, today the amicus had submitted that all the other aspects have been complied with the exception of the Achankovil-Konni, which continues to be in a run-down state.

Hearing this, the Court directed the engineer in charge of the road to file an action taken report.

Case No: SSCR No. 25 of 2025

Case Title: Suo Motu v. State of Kerala and Ors.

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