THRISSUR: Thechikkottu Devaswom has said that it will take the complete responsibility of Thechikkottu Ramachandran if it is allowed to be paraded for pooram.

The Devaswom informed on Friday that if Ramachandran is allowed to take part in the ceremony of opening South Gopuram entrance gate of Neythalakkavilamma, as an owner, it will take the whole responsibility of the elephant.

Besides this, the organisation of elephant owners will make all arrangements specified by the government. Earlier in the day, the district collector had got the legal advice that Ramachandran can be paraded for Poora Vilambaram (announcement of pooram).

AG CP Sudhakara Prasad had informed the government that if ever permission has to be given it should be given with strict conditions.