Kerala HC asks auditor to submit detailed audit report on Global Ayyappa Sangamam in 10 days

KOCHI: The Kerala High Court on Thursday flagged discrepancies in the accounts related to the Global Ayyappa Sangamam and directed the auditor to submit a detailed report within ten days.

The issue came up during the court’s examination of alleged financial irregularities connected with the event.

During the hearing, the auditor informed the court that inconsistencies had been detected in the financial statements submitted in connection with the programme.

Taking note of the submission, the court asked what corrective steps could be taken to address the discrepancies and sought a detailed report from the auditor explaining the issues involved and the possible measures for rectification.

The court had earlier taken up the matter as part of its scrutiny of the accounts relating to the event.