Upa Lokayukta directs action against illegal homestays, resorts in Hampi
Justice Veerappa told The Hindu that he found several violations of guidelines with respect to core zone, buffer zone and periphery zone owing to the allowance of commercial activities and homestays in the prohibited area of the Hampi World Heritage Area.
Hampi's Upalokayukta Justice B. Veerappa has ordered officials to take legal action against illegal homestays and resorts within the Hampi World Heritage Area Management Authority (HWHAMA) limits. A surprise visit last month revealed several violations of guidelines for core, buffer, and peripheral zones due to commercial activities and homestays in prohibited areas.
Justice Veerappa found around 200 homestays in the core, buffer, and peripheral zones, as well as 250 homestays in Janata Colony near Hampi Temple. Officials are required to provide details of licenced and illegal accommodations, along with legal actions taken. They must also check if property owners have the necessary permissions, building plan approvals, and liquor licences.
If needed, a detailed report will be submitted to the Upalokayukta, who has instructed officials to submit data on official and illegal resorts, lodges, and bed and breakfast accommodations.
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