Somashekhar Initiates Further Measures to Enhance Tourist Safety

Madikeri, June 18: Deputy Commissioner S.J. Somashekhar visited the glass bridge site near the junction of the road leading to Abbi Falls and Mandal Patti and near Udothmotte on Thursday and inspected it.

First, the Deputy Commissioner inspected the glass bridge near the junction of the road leading to Abbi Falls and Mandal Patti and obtained information about the place where the glass bridge has been constructed, whether permission has been obtained to construct the glass bridge, the confirmation letter of the engineers during the construction, as well as the space for parking for the convenience of tourists, the time allowed for tourists to view and the fee fixed for tourists, etc. He directed that tourism rules should be strictly followed. Later, the Deputy Commissioner inspected the glass bridge near Udothmotte and emphasized the safety of tourists. Since there is no space for parking, attention should be paid to ensure that the movement of normally plying vehicles is not disturbed. He suggested that tourism rules should be strictly followed.

‘Precautions during the rainy season had earlier imposed a ban on viewing these two glass bridges. The District Collector said that the district administration will review this matter and take necessary action to protect the interests of tourists and everyone.’

During his visit to the junction leading to Abbey Falls and Mandal Patti, the District Collector got information about the jeeps going to Mandal Patti there and asked the drivers about the rental rates being charged from tourists. He also got information from the drivers about whether the vehicles and drivers have licenses.

He directed that emphasis should be placed on safety. Tourists should not be inconvenienced. Care should be taken to avoid complaints.

He then visited the place near Kadagadal regarding the permission given for homestays and inspected the place. Whether the land has been converted to non-agricultural activities, whether permission has been obtained from the village panchayat for the construction of the homestay, NOC from the police department, electricity supply, CCTV for safety, registration book, complaint handling book, passport, flight ticket, identity card of foreign tourists in case of their arrival, as well as mandatory information about foreign tourists to the local police station, etc. Regarding garbage disposal, green garbage and dry garbage should be separated and disposed of. Clean drinking water should be provided, he said.

The District Collector directed that complete information should also be provided about the staff on duty at the homestay and resort. Tourism Department Deputy Director Shashidhar, Consultant Jatin, Glass Bridge Owner, Homestay/Resort Owner, Revenue Department Officials and others were present.

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