THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: The High Court invalidated the Devaswom Board's appointment of CN Raman as Travancore Devaswom Commissioner. Raman's retirement prompted the cancellation, with the court ruling he is not entitled to benefits. Criticized for not informing the High Court, the Board faced disapproval over Raman's lack of qualifications and complaints. The court rejected arguments, emphasizing the absence of declared probation. Minister K. Radhakrishnan claimed in the Assembly that Raman's appointment was not illegal, conflicting with the court's decision. Raman bid farewell at the Devaswom headquarters under president PS Prashanth's leadership.