 The inauguration ceremony was organized at Ranikkallu near Neriamangalam.The general manager of Kannan Devan Tea Estate, Mr. Wallace invited the queen to declare the road open and Mr.Tariathu Kunjithomman, Elenjical, Kothamangalam made a long speech in this occasion..."

Mr. K. Thanu Pillai, Executive Engineer, says in his report of 19 July 1924