Varkala Curbing Illegal Cliffside Constructions
Significant Enforcement Drive in Varkala THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: During the ongoing election period, Varkala municipality has amplified efforts against unauthorized constructions along the ecologically sensitive North Cliff, spanning from Varkala Cliff to Aliyirakkam. Civic authorities report numerous resorts, homestays, and private operators have breached the Kerala Municipality Building Rules (KMBR), 2019, often taking advantage of diminished oversight during elections. The municipality has recently issued a stop memo for an illegal structure in Al Ameen Nagar. The notice, issued by an assistant engineer, identifies a resident named Adinan, who allegedly constructed a room (4.50m x 4.60m x 3.10m), two sets of steps, and…