**Kochi, September 24, 2024** — The Kerala High Court has ruled that it is not legally permissible for individuals or organizations to provide accommodation to Sabarimala pilgrims in donor rooms by charging money through platforms like WhatsApp or Facebook. The court expressed concerns over the misuse of donor passes, which were intended to provide free facilities for pilgrims at the sacred site.The decision came in response to a report filed by the Sabarimala Special Commissioner, who highlighted the need for stricter monitoring of donor room facilities managed by the Travancore Devaswam Board. The court took up the matter *suo motu*, based on the Special Commissioner’s findings, which revealed that some donors were charging pilgrims for access to rooms that had been allocated to them without cost.Justice Anil K. Narendran, presiding over the case, directed the **Chief Vigilance and Security Officer** of the Travancore Devaswam Board to conduct regular inspections at the Sabarimala Sannidhanam and other pilgrim centers. The inspections aim to ensure that donor passes, issued by the Sabarimala Executive Officer, are not being misused for financial gain by those who have been allotted the donor rooms.The court made it clear that any activity involving the collection of money from pilgrims in exchange for donor room accommodations is illegal and violates the purpose for which the rooms were allotted. The High Court emphasized the need to maintain the sanctity of the pilgrim experience at Sabarimala, urging authorities to take strict action against those exploiting the system.This ruling comes ahead of the pilgrimage season, with the court sending a strong message that such activities will not be tolerated, ensuring a more transparent and fair experience for the devotees visiting the sacred shrine.