Daijiworld Media Network-Udupi (RJP)
Udupi, Aug 13: A lake with years of history is being closed in order to create parking space for a bar at Uchil near Padubidri, it is learnt.
A bar at Bada in Uchil was forced to close operations as it was situated on highway. The Supreme Court had ordered closure of such bars. They had the option of shifting to another location 500 meters away from highway. This bar too shifted to Beach Road. But due to lack of enough parking space for its customers, business did not pick up as expected.
The management of the bar decided to close part of lake with mud to create parking space. But the locals have objected to it. Grama Panchayat officials said that they have inspected the place after the complaint and will take necessary action as per law.
The lake on a plot of 4 acres has been there for many years. A small temple is also situated near it and many people visit it regularly.
The lake has water only during rainy days as the government has not done any maintenance work. People use a nearby well for drinking water purpose. Some locals say if the lake is properly maintained many villages in the vicinity will get continuous water supply.