HC urges vigil against exploitation of devotees through fake websites, social media accounts
Kochi: HC has directed the chief vigilance officer of the Cochin Devaswom Board (CDB) to maintain constant vigil against the exploitation of devotees through fake websites, Instagram accounts and similar platforms that misuse the names of temples for online pooja bookings, donations and related services.
The court observed that the perpetrators behind such fraudulent platforms must be proceeded against in accordance with law by lodging appropriate complaints before the station house officer of the concerned police station. The court was considering a petition by C Devidas and three other devotees of the Tripunithura Poornathrayeesa Temple seeking immediate action to remove various fake 'official' Instagram and other social media accounts operating in the name of Poornathrayeesa Temple and other temples under CDB.
The court further directed the CDB to take necessary steps to provide facilities for online pooja bookings, donations and similar services in respect of all major temples under its management, if such provisions are not already in place, for the convenience of devotees. It was also clarified that temple advisory committees or their members shall not be permitted to collect money from devotees through websites, Instagram accounts, or similar platforms.
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The bench of Justices Anil K Narendran and P V Balakrishnan further ordered that details of the official websites and social media accounts of temples under CDB be prominently displayed at each respective temple, to ensure that devotees are aware of and can access the legitimate online services.
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