Mysuru, Aug. 27 -- Rs. 10 daily or Rs. 250 monthly pass; effective from Sept. 1

When nature becomes a revenue source. The Forest Department's decision to introduce an entry fee at Lingambudhi Lake in Ramakrishnanagar from Sept. 1 has drawn sharp criticism from regular walkers and public.

According to a notice put up at the entrance to Lingambudhi Lake on Tuesday, adults can avail themselves of a monthly pass for Rs. 250 or pay a daily fee of Rs. 10. Senior citizens can obtain a monthly pass for Rs. 200 or pay Rs. 10 per day, while the monthly pass for children is Rs. 100 and the daily fee is Rs. 5.

The south-western part of the lake has a water body spread across 22 sq.ft., which is a biodiversity hotspot. Green surroundings of the lak...