This temple was originally a Mahadeva (KiraathaMoorthi Temple) and there after it was destroyed. The temple was renovated around 500 years back adding the Sreekrishna Temple also. Around 70 years back the temple was again destroyed and in 2002 it was renovated again. Now the temple is under the control of Travancore Devaswom Board. . This temple is centuries old , and altogether 93.31 Acres of land belongs to the temple. From the settlement register it is evident that 93.31 Acres of land in Sy No. 2511,2507,2508,2510 of Melthonnakkal Village belongs to Sreepadham Keezhattigal Devaswom. In this settlement register it is also clearly stated that this property has been earmarked for Sreepaadham and at present the temple is in possession of 85cents only.

W.P.(C)22981/2020 – PENDING
BENCH : DIVISION
CORAM : JUSTICE ANIL K.NARENDRAN,HONOURABLE,.JUSTICE MURALEE KRISHNA S.
COURT : THE HIGH COURT OF KERALA

The case is filed seeking relief of directions quashing report No.A1-96/2009 dated 17.07.2019 of the Tahsildar, direction to the authorities to take appropriate steps to evict all the encroachers and reclaim the entire extent of 93.31 Acres of land in Sy.no. 2511,2507,2508,2510 of Melthonnakkal Village described as Sreepaadham Keezhatingal Devaswom Vaka and protect the same from encroachment, to declare that the property with an extent of 93.31 Acres of land comprised in Sy No. 2511,2507,2508,2510 of Melthonnakkal Village belongs to SreepaadhamKeezhattinalDevaswom being the Devaswom property as per Settlement Register and the pattayams issued in relation to this property belonging to the Devaswom are void and and invalid and would not bind to the Deity and to conduct an enquiry in to the encroachment of Devaswom property having extent of 93.31 Acres of land in Sy no. 2511,2507,2508,2510 of Melthonnakkal Village described as SreepaadhamKeezhatingal DevaswomVaka and file a report as directed by the Supreme Court.

W.P.(C)22981/2020 – PENDING