Archive · 24 May 2025
Lokayukta Unearths Irregularities at Pilikula Nisargadhama
Imagine a place called Pilikula Nisargadhama, like a park or zoo.
Some important people called the Lokayukta visited it and found some problems.
They saw that the people running the place weren't using money properly, even though the zoo makes money.
The workers didn't get good pay or health benefits.
Also, the people in charge delayed giving the zoo to the forest department, as they were supposed to.
Finally, they didn't collect money from some businesses renting land.
Now they are making a full report about it.
Karnataka Lokayukta, Mangaluru division, conducted a surprise visit to Pilikula Nisargadhama.
Several irregularities were found in the administration of the Pilikula Development Authority.
The zoo generates significant revenue, yet funds are not being spent on improvements.
Staff receive low wages and lack health benefits.
Revenue was not collected from some land-leasing organizations.
- Who
- Karnataka Lokayukta, Mangaluru division
- What
- Unearthed irregularities at Pilikula Nisargadhama
- When
- Friday
- Where
- Pilikula Nisargadhama, Mangaluru
- Why
- To investigate the administration of the Pilikula Development Authority
Pilikula Development Authority
Lokayukta
Tender Process
Pilikula Development Authority
The article does not describe Pilikula Development Authority's view, only that irregularities were found.
Lokayukta
The Lokayukta found irregularities in the tender process.
- Location
- Pilikula Nisargadhama
- Investigating Body
- Karnataka Lokayukta, Mangaluru division
- Date of Visit
- Friday
- Findings
- Irregularities in administration
- Staff Conditions
- Low staff wages and no health benefits
- Management Issue
- Delay in transfer to forest department
- Financial Irregularity
- Non-collection of land lease revenue