Several illegal resorts, farmhouses operating around Gir Sanctuary sealed

Talala: Authorities have cracked down on several farmhouses and resorts operating around the Gir Sanctuary, halting all commercial activities found to be in violation of rules.

Acting on the instructions of the Gir Somnath Collector, a team led by Veraval Deputy Collector Vinod Joshi and the Talala Mamlatdar conducted an extensive inspection drive in the areas surrounding the sanctuary. During the operation, officials sealed multiple properties that were allegedly operating arbitrarily without adhering to permitted norms.

In Bhojde village, Balaji Farm (9 rooms), Glorious Villa (13 rooms), The Royal Gir (6 rooms), Tajgi Farm (now Shivaay Farm) (6 rooms and 1 kitchen), Om Farm (17 rooms), Gir Atithi (5 rooms), Maruti Villa (8 rooms and a dining hall), and Forest Range (11 rooms and 1 hall) have been sealed. In Chitrod village, Murlidhar Farm & Resort (8 rooms), Krishna Resort (17 rooms with kitchen and dining area), Nature Resort (12 rooms with kitchen and dining area), Gir Vivan (9 rooms), and Kinare Resort (17 rooms) have also been sealed.

All these units have been sealed and their commercial operations have been ordered to stop immediately. Officials said the action was taken to curb unregulated tourism activity and ensure stricter protection of the eco-sensitive Gir Sanctuary region. DeshGujarat