Construction of an observation deck with a telescope overlooking the Ketti Valley is on without relevant building approvals and in violation of the Master Plan, allege activists.
The observation deck is being constructed at a cost of ₹40 lakh, with funds sanctioned for the bicentenary celebrations of the Nilgiris, with the viewpoint set atop the Ketti Valley. The construction has been undertaken by the Udhagamandalam Municipality, officials added.
However, the construction of the observatory, which is said to be similar in design to the one already at Doddabetta Peak in Udhagamandalam has raised concerns among activists as they allege that the existing building rules are flouted by the government itself.
