The gold crown was submitted by Tamil Nadu-based chartered accountants in August 2012. The crown was adorned on the idol on Chingam 1 and later moved to the strong room.
The high court also sought the TDB's plan for safe custody of devotees' offerings, periodic appraisal and maintaining a comprehensive digital inventory of valuables.
The SIT alleged that after P S Prashanth assumed office as TDB president, prime accused Unnikrishnan Potty, gained his confidence and persuaded him to facilitate the proposal for fresh replating.