The audit report indicated that the board had delayed statutory compliance like submitting of returns, settlement of dues and many others. which might expose them to penalties and authorized problems.
Considerably, the Courtroom additionally noticed that as a result of absence of up to date accounts, the board was unable to establish its precise monetary place or observe its obligations precisely.
Paying attention to these findings, the Courtroom emphasised on the necessity for complete reforms and issued a sequence of instructions together with the implementation of a completely centralised and computerised system for the board.
It additional directed the board to organize a correct knowledge migration plan, together with standardising of information codecs, verifying current information, guaranteeing the accuracy of legacy knowledge earlier than shifting all of it to the brand new system and the preservations of such knowledge earlier than any transition is carried out.
The Courtroom recommended a phased implementation of the system, beginning with chosen temples, in order that sensible points could possibly be recognized and addressed earlier than full rollout.
As well as, it careworn the significance of coaching workers and putting in sturdy inside controls comparable to audit trails and entry techniques to enhance accountability.
Extra importantly, the Courtroom acknowledged that the instructions relating to the computerisation ought to be positioned earlier than the Undertaking Implementation Unit of the board in addition to Kerala State Info Expertise Infrastructure Ltd (KITFRA), in order that the recommended reforms will be integrated into the continuing strategy of digitisation.
The matter can be heard subsequent on Might 28.
