Initiate stringent action against unauthorised homestays in Hampi: Upalokayukta
Veerappa on Saturday directed officials to initiate stringent action against unauthorised homestays operating in and around the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Hampi, observing that illegal commercial activities could not be permitted in a protected heritage zone.During a surprise inspection of Hampi, Mr. Expressing serious concern over electricity connections having been provided to homestays allegedly operating illegally on agricultural or residential land for commercial purposes, Mr. Veerappa directed the Gescom officials to report to the spot immediately.He instructed panchayat and taluk-level authorities to conduct a joint inspection and initiate legal action against all unauthorised homestays, including their removal wherever necessary.
- ▪Veerappa on Saturday directed officials to initiate stringent action against unauthorised homestays operating in and around the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Hampi, observing that illegal commercial activities could not be permitted in a pr
- ▪Expressing serious concern over electricity connections having been provided to homestays allegedly operating illegally on agricultural or residential land for commercial purposes, Mr.
- ▪Veerappa directed the Gescom officials to report to the spot immediately.He instructed panchayat and taluk-level authorities to conduct a joint inspection and initiate legal action against all unauthorised homestays, including their removal
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Karnataka Upalokayukta B. Veerappa on Saturday directed officials to initiate stringent action against unauthorised homestays operating in and around the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Hampi, observing that illegal commercial activities could not be permitted in a protected heritage zone.During a surprise inspection of Hampi, Mr. Veerappa took officials to task after learning that more than 200 homestays were allegedly functioning without required permissions or licences from the gram panchayat and other competent authorities.Questioning how such a large number of unauthorised establishments had been allowed to operate, he sought explanations from the officials concerned and asked why they had failed to discharge their statutory responsibilities.
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