NEW DELHI: The state government has informed the Supreme Court that it is trying to find a permanent solution to the Orthodox-Jacobite church dispute by avoiding bloodshed. "Six months time should be given for remedial efforts. Negotiations are underway to peacefully hand over the disputed churches. Possibilities, including legislation, are being considered," said the affidavit submitted by the government.

The Kerala High Court had directed the respective district collectors to take over the six disputed churches in the Ernakulam and Palakkad districts. Contempt of court proceedings were also initiated against officials, including the chief secretary, for not complying with the order. In the petitions filed by the officials and the Jacobite Church against this, the Supreme Court had asked the government to inform it what is the plan to implement the verdict in the church dispute.

In an affidavit filed by Additional Chief Secretary (Home) Bishwanath Sinha, it was stated that the district administration and the police had been directed to comply with the high court order. "The attempt failed as Jacobite believers, including women, children and adults, stood in the way. It will cause major law and order problems. The effort is to ensure peaceful exchange by reducing the use of force as much as possible." Sinha also pointed out that out of the 43 churches in dispute in Ernakulam, 30 were taken over.

On September 21, 2022, a high-level meeting was held under the chairmanship of the Chief Minister and discussions were held with both sides. The Orthodox faction is adamant that the Supreme Court verdict should be implemented and the Jacobite faction is adamant that the government should bring a new law to resolve the issue. Both churches did not relent when the chief minister called for another meeting on January 16, 2023.