The Karnataka High Court has issued a notice to the state government in response to a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) seeking directions to reconstruct and reinstall the statue of Lord Parashurama at Umikal Hill in Karkala taluk, Udupi district. The PIL, filed by Uday Shetty Muniyal, a resident of Varanga village in Udupi taluk, was heard on Tuesday by a division bench led by Chief Justice Vibhu Bakhru.

The bench ordered the issuance of notices to the respondents, including the Secretary of the Tourism Department, and adjourned the hearing to December 10. In a previous hearing, the court had directed the petitioner to deposit ₹5 lakh with the court registry, and the petitioner’s counsel informed the bench during the hearing that this order had been complied with.WEET Cotton T-Shirt and Pyjama Set for Men,Night Wear for Men,Men's Pyjama Set 122

Background: A 33-foot statue of Parashurama, funded by public taxes, was inaugurated on January 27, 2023. However, allegations surfaced that the statue, intended to be made of bronze, was constructed using brass, leading to accusations of irregularities. The statue was dismantled due to public safety concerns. In this context, the petitioner has urged the court to direct the reconstruction and reinstallation of the statue to protect the religious sentiments and cultural heritage of Hindus in coastal Karnataka.Growing Interest in Learning Kannada Among Non-Native Speakers in Bengaluru Apartments: Start Kannada Learning Centers and Earn Money – Here’s the Information