The Karnataka Upa Lokayukta orders action against alleged illegal homestays and resorts in the Hampi World Heritage Area. According to reports, Justice Veerappa, acting on a suo motu case, cites violations of regulations governing land use and commercial activities within the site’s protected areas, including the core zone, buffer zone and periphery zone. The findings refer to homestays operating in areas where such activity is not permitted under the applicable guidelines for the UNESCO-protected Hampi site.
The Times of India reports that the investigation also targets officials connected to the Heritage Management and Administration Authority (HWHAMA), as well as revenue and panchayat authorities, over alleged lapses related to compliance and enforcement. Together, the accounts describe a crackdown aimed at addressing unauthorized accommodation operations and potential regulatory breaches around the heritage property.
The reporting indicates the matter is handled through the Upa Lokayukta’s directions following identified violations, with action focused on both the alleged operators and the administrative authorities involved in monitoring the protected zones.
