UNESCO restrictions only for Anegundi–Kishkindha region! Rules ignored in Hampi and Kamalapur!

Public representatives favor tourism in Hampi–Kamalapur region
Are the people and representatives of Anegundi–Kishkindha helpless?
Kishkindha Vani Special Report
By K. Ningajja

Gangavathi: Authorities are strictly enforcing the rules of the Hampi Development Authority only in the 15 villages of the Anegundi–Kishkindha region, which falls under the UNESCO area, leaving the local people helpless under the burden of UNESCO restrictions.
However, in Kamalapur and Hampi areas, which also come under the UNESCO jurisdiction and Hampi Development Authority, rules are being ignored. It is alleged that due to the support of MLAs, MPs, and district in-charge ministers, people there are freely conducting commercial activities and developing tourism.
In the first week of April, UNESCO representatives in charge of India are expected to visit the Anegundi–Kishkindha region to review development works, tourism activities, and monuments as per UNESCO guidelines. Ahead of their visit, the Hampi Development Authority and Koppal district administration have cut off commercial electricity connections in the Anegundi core zone 15 days in advance, plunging the area into darkness. This has also caused drinking water shortages and created inconvenience for thousands of tourists who visit daily.
In Thadebagilu village near Srirangadevarayalu Circle, locals had set up small sheds on private lands to sell tea, gobi manchurian, juice, and fruits, earning their livelihood through tourism using commercial electricity connections from JESCOM. However, due to the upcoming UNESCO visit, Hampi Development Authority officials issued notices to JESCOM officials in Gangavathi and got all electricity connections disconnected.
Commercial power connections exist in Hampi too:
In about 13 villages including Kamalapur under the Hampi Development Authority, commercial activities are openly carried out, and shops are running with commercial electricity connections. But the authorities seem to ignore these activities in Hampi. Instead, in the 15 villages of Anegundi, strict restrictions are imposed, especially in core zones like Anegundi and Virupapur Gaddi, where no commercial activity is allowed. Authorities from departments like electricity (JESCOM), forest, and revenue frequently conduct operations, removing small shops and preventing locals from earning a livelihood through tourism.
Helpless situation:
About 35 years ago, people of these 15 villages believed that inclusion under UNESCO would bring prosperity. But today, they feel helpless and are waiting for someone to support them. Locals allege that under pressure, Hampi Development Authority officials are behaving as if UNESCO rules apply only to Anegundi, while commercial activities in Hampi continue under the patronage of public representatives.
It is also said that the authorities have convinced elected representatives of Koppal district using outdated and unscientific rules of UNESCO and the Hampi Development Authority, leading to lack of support for tourism development in Anegundi. Locals have expressed disappointment over this.
Even though hotels and other commercial activities are running in Hampi–Kamalapur, no government department or authority is taking action on their own to shut them down. But in Anegundi, authorities and various departments are taking actions that negatively impact tourism. Locals have questioned the government, asking what kind of justice this is.