Parking receipts lack vehicle number finds Upa Lokayukta B. Veerappa at Chikkodi bus stand

Upa Lokayukta Justice B. Veerappa paid a surprise visit to the bus station in Chikkodi in Belagavi district of Karnataka on September 24.

Upa Lokayukta Justice B. Veerappa interacts with a family having lunch at Chikkodi bus station in Belagavi district of Karnataka on September 24, 2026. | Photo Credit: BADIGER PK

He visited various food stalls at the bus station and checked the quality of the food items being sold. At the bus station’s cafeteria, he inspected the food preparation area and the storage room. He emphasised the need to serve quality food to customers, and prioritise cleanliness.

He inquired about the wages paid to the staff and directed the management to ensure that minimum wages are paid in accordance with government guidelines.

Upa Lokayukta Justice B. Veerappa interacts with officials at Chikkodi bus station in Belagavi district of Karnataka on September 24, 2026. | Photo Credit: BADIGER PK