Can Thrissur government intercept my WhatsApp messages under Kerala law?

Interception of WhatsApp messages by Thrissur authorities requires authorization under the Kerala Rent Control Act 1963 and the central telegraph rules, with judicial oversight. The Kerala High Court has held that interception must be necessary and proportionate, failing which it violates Article 21. Unauthorized interception in Thrissur can be challenged before the Kerala High Court through a writ petition. The Kerala Rent Control Act 1963 prescribes procedural safeguards including review by a competent authority in Kerala. The Kerala High Court has directed Thrissur police to obtain proper authorization before seeking data from intermediaries. Victims of illegal interception can seek damages and direction for destruction of unlawfully obtained records. The Kerala Rent Control Act 1963 provides for periodic review of ongoing interception orders in Thrissur.