Guruvayur Devaswom Amendment Bill Sent to Subject Committee

Quick Summary

• Bills Referred: The Guruvayur Devaswom (Amendment) Bill 2025 and Kerala Coir Workers Welfare Cess (Amendment) Bill 2025 were referred too the subject committee by the Assembly on Thursday.
• Opposition Absence: The Bills were forwarded in the absence of Opposition members.
• Key Amendment Details (Guruvayur Devaswom):

– The amendment to Section 9 of the Guruvayur Devaswom Act, 1978, permits the chairman and members to receive perks such as honoraria, sitting fees, and government-fixed allowances.
– The amount allocated under Section 17 for unforeseen contingencies during intervals between committee meetings is proposed to increase from ₹5,000 to ₹50,000.

Indian Opinion analysis

The referral of these amendments signals active legislative efforts in Kerala aimed at modernizing administrative provisions within specific cultural and welfare institutions. As an example, changes in financial allocations under Section 17 of the Guruvayur Devaswom Act could enhance operational flexibility for leaders managing temple affairs. Similarly, granting allowances may align with governance trends where perks are officially regulated but could also invite discussions on appropriateness depending on public perception or budgetary justifications.

The absence of opposition during this crucial process might lead to broader debates over consensus-building practices in legislative procedures-highlighting potential concerns about depiction when making decisions about traditional or welfare institutions with widespread public meaning.

Read more: Published September 17, 2025