<p>Expressing concern over the famous tourist destination Raja Seat being converted into a concrete jungle, MLC Veena Achaiah urged the district administration to stop the development works which ruin nature.</p>.<p>Following a complaint by citizens, she visited Raja Seat, the old private bus stand and the new private bus stand in Madikeri on Monday.</p>.<p>Speaking to the reporters later, she said that the government has released Rs 3.3 crore funds for the development of Raja Seat.</p>.<p>The work is being carried out now, amid the rain, she said.</p>.<p>She pointed out that the houses in the low-lying areas near Raja Seat are facing a threat due to the works being carried out at Raja Seat.</p>.<p>Veena recalled that earlier, she had objected to the use of excavators on the Raja Seat park area. But, despite the objection, the work is continued.</p>.<p>Visiting the site of the old private bus stand, the MLC said that there was a plan to build a commercial complex in the area.</p>.<p>Later, the plan was dropped and as per the directions by the former district in-charge minister Sa Ra Mahesh, the project of ‘Madikeri Square’ was taken up at a cost of Rs 3 crore. Now, this project too is dropped and a retaining wall is being constructed, she added.</p>.<p>If there is heavy rain, the muddy water will flow down to the place where the statue of Squadron Leader Devaiah is situated. Also, the artificial flood will pose a danger to the nearby shops, vehicles and people, said the MLC.</p>.<p>Veena Achaiah also urged the MLAs of the district to carry out the works in a scientific way.</p>.<p>The taxpayers’ money should not be wasted on unnecessary and unscientific works, she said.</p>.<p>Taking the officials to task, the MLC asked them to stall such works which only create a nuisance for people.</p>.<p>CMC member B Y Rajesh, Congress leaders Suraj Hosuru, R P Chandrashekhar, Hotteyanda Fancy Parvathi and others were present.</p>
<p>Expressing concern over the famous tourist destination Raja Seat being converted into a concrete jungle, MLC Veena Achaiah urged the district administration to stop the development works which ruin nature.</p>.<p>Following a complaint by citizens, she visited Raja Seat, the old private bus stand and the new private bus stand in Madikeri on Monday.</p>.<p>Speaking to the reporters later, she said that the government has released Rs 3.3 crore funds for the development of Raja Seat.</p>.<p>The work is being carried out now, amid the rain, she said.</p>.<p>She pointed out that the houses in the low-lying areas near Raja Seat are facing a threat due to the works being carried out at Raja Seat.</p>.<p>Veena recalled that earlier, she had objected to the use of excavators on the Raja Seat park area. But, despite the objection, the work is continued.</p>.<p>Visiting the site of the old private bus stand, the MLC said that there was a plan to build a commercial complex in the area.</p>.<p>Later, the plan was dropped and as per the directions by the former district in-charge minister Sa Ra Mahesh, the project of ‘Madikeri Square’ was taken up at a cost of Rs 3 crore. Now, this project too is dropped and a retaining wall is being constructed, she added.</p>.<p>If there is heavy rain, the muddy water will flow down to the place where the statue of Squadron Leader Devaiah is situated. Also, the artificial flood will pose a danger to the nearby shops, vehicles and people, said the MLC.</p>.<p>Veena Achaiah also urged the MLAs of the district to carry out the works in a scientific way.</p>.<p>The taxpayers’ money should not be wasted on unnecessary and unscientific works, she said.</p>.<p>Taking the officials to task, the MLC asked them to stall such works which only create a nuisance for people.</p>.<p>CMC member B Y Rajesh, Congress leaders Suraj Hosuru, R P Chandrashekhar, Hotteyanda Fancy Parvathi and others were present.</p>