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UDUPI: More number of huts will be constructed on Malpe beach for convenience of tourists visiting the beach, DC T Venkatesh said. The beach presently has six huts that are presently in a dilapidated state. While these huts will be repaired, Malpe Beach Development Committee will construct six additional huts and this task will be entrusted to Udupi City Municipal Council, Venkatesh said chairing the meeting of the committee here on Wednesday. 
 Taking in to consideration the blueprint submitted by owners of 24 petty shops on the beach to come up with a uniform kiosk design, Venkatesh said the committee and the owners will share the cost of a 50:50 basis. Venkatesh directed the beach committee to strictly ensure that the owners did not sublet the kiosks allotted to them and also sold only quality items, not encroach on pathways created for tourists and ensure cleanliness of their surroundings. 
 Taking serious note of the Rs 1.80 lakh bill raised by DK telecom district of BSNL for the Wi-Fi services provides by them at the beach for a period of three months and also based on complaints that the WiFi signals were not consistent enough, Venkatesh directed the commissioner of Udupi CMC to discuss with BSNL authorities to explore possibility of providing free WiFi services. Every user gets limited free WiFi accessibility at the beach on individual number. 
 DC taking note of requests from the district police authorities directed the CMC to provide police umbrella for police personnel deputed on duty there as well as fix reflectors to the road humps and enough barricades to help police regulate traffic and people. Venkatesh also suggested that the high mast lamps at the beach be replaced with energy efficient LED lamps and more directional signs boards placed at vantage points to help visitors reach the area with ease. 
 To a complaint about few house owners constructing rooms near their houses illegally, he directed the CMC to remove such unauthorized constructions immediately and also seek police help if needed. Venkatesh while directing the authorities to rectify the damage caused to the interlock tiles laid near the beach due to sea erosion, said he will undertake a spot inspection to come up with means to improve parking for vehicles and for setting up an auto rickshaw park.