Archive · 19 May 2025
Udupi's Puttige Mutt Halts Unauthorised Construction After Notice
The Puttige Mutt in Udupi was building something without permission.
The building was being constructed over a drain for rainwater.
The city officials told them to stop building because it could cause flooding when it rains.
The officials told the Mutt to take down what they built and get a permit before they build anything again.
The Mutt said the issue has been taken care of.
Puttige Mutt in Udupi was constructing an unauthorized building.
The construction encroached upon a stormwater drain.
The Udupi City Municipality Commissioner issued a notice to halt the construction.
The notice stated the building could cause flooding and ordered the Mutt to remove it.
The Mutt has stated the issue has been resolved.
- Who
- Puttige Mutt and Udupi City Municipality.
- What
- The Puttige Mutt was constructing an unauthorized building.
- When
- Notice served on April 5, with the article published on May 18, 2025.
- Where
- Near Birla Chatra, Udupi.
- Why
- The construction encroached on a stormwater drain and could cause flooding.
Municipality's Stance
Mutt's Response
Construction legality
Municipality's Stance
The construction was unauthorized and violated regulations regarding stormwater drains.
Mutt's Response
The Mutt has stated that the issue has been resolved but did not specify the action taken.
- Mutt Involved
- Puttige Mutt in Udupi
- Nature of Construction
- Unauthorised building
- Location
- Near Birla Chatra, Udupi
- Issue
- Encroachment upon a stormwater drain
- Authority Action
- Commissioner served a notice to halt construction
- Commissioner's Directive
- Remove the structure and get a license