Sea wall construction in erosion hit Thenka seems impossible

[email protected] (CD Network)
July 26, 2013
thenka
Padubidri/Ullal, Jul 26: Due to continuous storms ravaging the sea coast of Dakshina Kannada and Udupi districts, mighty waves on Friday continued to hit the road and surged into the neighbouring coconut plantations in the limits of Thenka village near Padubidri.

Due to this, it has become nearly impossible to construct a sea-wall along the coast in Thenka village to check sea-erosion.

House and storage shed of one Mr Vishwanath Kotian are facing threat of being washed away by the turbulent sea. Traffic has been obstructed on the road connecting Thenka and Thottam.

Movement of vehicles restricted

If a sea-wall has to be constructed out of stones at Babbarya-Kombu, the fisheries road that has been eroded by the sea has to be rebuilt. Taking up repair work has been impossible till Thursday because of the prevailing weather condition.

In Thenka grama, the huge boulders that have been placed beside the houses of Lingappa Putran, Sundar Suvarna and Susheela Karkera near Thenka Vanitashram junction, have been swept away by the sea.

Even the fisheries road at Madhvanagar in Padubidri has been eroded by the sea waves.

Obstruction of construction work

In places along the coast where sea-erosion has increased, efforts are being made to set-up a temporary sea-wall, with boulders being set on the sea shore. As per the circular issued by the department, the construction work done is being photographed.

A few locals have objected to the construction of the sea-wall due to trivial reasons. The contractor deployed for the construction said that the operation had to be carried out bearing all the problems hindering them.

As a result, a few police personnel have been stationed at the spot to maintain law and order.

Houses damaged in Ullal

Massive waves have also ravaged the coast of Ullal and Uchila in Someshwar, resulting in the damage of several houses on the shore.

Several houses in Mukkacheri, Sea-ground, Kaiko, Qiliriyanagar, Kotepura and Mogaveerpatna in Ullal and Someshwar have suffered damage, including a guest house.

Two houses have crumbled in Mukkacheri under the continuous wrath of waves, and four others are in the danger of crumbling. Over eight houses face the same danger in Mogaveerpatna.

Comments

Add new comment

  • Coastaldigest.com reserves the right to delete or block any comments.
  • Coastaldigset.com is not responsible for its readers’ comments.
  • Comments that are abusive, incendiary or irrelevant are strictly prohibited.
  • Please use a genuine email ID and provide your name to avoid reject.
News Network
October 1,2024

lokayukta.jpg

Mysuru, Oct 1: The Karnataka Lokayukta team on Tuesday arrived at the disputed plot in Mysuru and began investigation into the MUDA case against CM Siddaramaiah and his wife, news agency ANI reported. Snehamayi Krishna, the complainant in the case was also present with the team.

Sources stated that ED sleuths might issue a notice to CM Siddaramaiah at any time and issue summons to him for questioning. The sleuths are also keenly watching the movements of CM Siddaramaiah’s close associates and relatives, including a cabinet minister in connection with the MUDA scam.

Sources further said that there is a possibility of the ED conducting raids across the state on offices and residences of close associates of CM Siddaramaiah. The ED has also gathered information on bank accounts and financial transactions of CM Siddaramaiah and his associates.

The Directorate of Enforcement (ED) on Monday registered an Enforcement Case Information Report (ECIR), equivalent to an FIR by the police, against CM Siddaramaiah over the alleged irregularities in the allotment of 14 sites to his wife Parvathi B.M. by the Mysore Urban Development Authority. The ED registered the case taking cognisance of the FIR registered against the Chief Minister by the Lokayukta police on September 27.

Meanwhile, the Karnataka Lokayukta probing the MUDA case has also expedited the probe. The sleuths led by Mysuru Lokayukta SP T.J. Udesh have visited the controversial land on the outskirts of Mysuru city. The petitioner, Snehamayi Krishna, also accompanied the team.

The move of Chief Minister Siddaramaiah’s wife to return 14 sites allotted by the MUDA to her has triggered a debate. BJP MLA from Mysuru T.S. Srivatsa stated on Tuesday that the move of CM’s wife is not acceptable. "The two commissioners who colluded in the MUDA scam are roaming freely even today," he said.

"CM Siddaramaiah first claimed that there was no scam at all. Later, he formed a commission and now there is an FIR against him. After committing the mistake, you offer to return the sale deed. The time is up. He will have to tender his resignation and I am sure he won’t be in the position until Dasara festivities," MLA T.S. Srivatsa stated.

T.J. Abraham, one of the petitioners in the MUDA case said, “I had demanded the MUDA commissioner to take back the allotted sites. He had written back saying the process would be initiated. They were waiting for the investigation report."

"CM Siddaramaiah has not approached the division bench or the Supreme Court to challenge the order against him because there is nothing to be challenged. Returning sites is not a big sacrifice. The Chief Minister has lost it," Abraham stated. 
 

Comments

Add new comment

  • Coastaldigest.com reserves the right to delete or block any comments.
  • Coastaldigset.com is not responsible for its readers’ comments.
  • Comments that are abusive, incendiary or irrelevant are strictly prohibited.
  • Please use a genuine email ID and provide your name to avoid reject.