Haveri: Karnataka Upa Lokayukta Justice B. Veerappa found several irregularities in Haveri district during a three-day inspection of 28 locations, including government offices, agricultural markets, and public facilities.
Justice Veerappa emphasized the need for strict action against corruption and inefficiency, warning that non-compliance would lead to strict action.
In the APMC and cattle market areas, where large crowds gather daily, drinking water and sanitation facilities were found to be inadequate.
“I have given the concerned officials a one-month deadline to establish these facilities. If they fail to do so, appropriate action will be taken against them,” he warned.
During a visit to the Regional Transport Office, the Upa Lokayukta found that several vehicles, whose Fitness Certificates (FC) had expired in 1997 and lacked valid insurance, had not been seized. Following this, the regional authorities were instructed to take action, resulting in the confiscation of nine such vehicles. A fine of Rs 64,000 was also collected.
He also visited the 10-acre prison farmland, where four acres are cultivated with maize, vegetables, and cotton, appreciating the agricultural efforts. He instructed officials to construct a boundary wall for enhanced security.
The Upa Lokayukta visited the kitchen of the Youth Empowerment and Sports Department’s Residential Hostel, where he personally tasted the dosa prepared for the children and the sprouts given to them daily.
He later interacted with the hostel students, emphasizing the importance of physical and mental strength through sports training. He instructed officials to ensure high-quality food for the children.