KOCHI: Even if a crime is reported, the Devaswom vigilance does not have the authority to file its own case. The reporting authority is the Devaswom President. The investigation report must also be submitted to the President. The Travancore Devaswom Vigilance investigating the Sabarimala gold pedestal scam is a toothless paper tiger! According to their report, if necessary, the government or the High Court should order an investigation by other agencies.

The Devaswom Vigilance consists of an SP, three SIs, three CPOs and three Assistant Commissioners of the Devaswom, who are coming on deputation from the police. There is no inspector in the team. For serious crimes, the government can directly order an investigation by the Crime Branch or the Police Vigilance without waiting for the inves

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