By: Express News ServiceBengaluru | October 7, 2025 04:59 PM IST 2 min readA notice was issued by the authority on March 8 last year, and it was also inspected again on June 11, 2024. However, it was observed that there was non-compliance with the same. (File photo)The Karnataka State Pollution Control Board (KSPCB) Monday ordered the immediate closure of the studio where the latest season of the reality show Bigg Boss Kannada is being shot in Bengaluru South district’s Bidadi, due to violations of environmental regulations.In a notice, the Board directed Vels Studios and Entertainment Private Limited (Jolly Wood Studios & Adventures), which is an amusement park, to halt all activities at the premises with immediate effect. The decision was made on September 16 during the State Level Enforcement Committee (SLEC) meeting following non-compliance with the directions.Additionally, the deputy commissioner of the Ramanagara district was instructed to seize the unit, and the managing director of Bangalore Electricity Supply Company Limited (BESCOM) was directed to disconnect the power supply.Story continues below this adIn its letter, KSPCB said that the amusement park, which was located in Plot 24 and 26 in Bidadi Hobli, had been operating without prior consent from the board. The wastewater generated from different areas of the amusement park was being discharged outside the premises without any treatment, and causing pollution to the surrounding environment, said the letter.While park authorities provided a Sewage Treatment Plant (STP) with a capacity of 250 KLD, no sewer or inflow of sewage to STP was observed, and STP units, which were installed, were empty, according to the letter. It also said that the park authorities disposed of the solid waste, including disposable paper plates, cups, and plastic waste, near the STP area without any segregation.A notice was issued by the authority on March 8 last year, and it was also inspected again on June 11, 2024. However, it was observed that there was non-compliance with the same.The 12th season of Bigg Boss Kannada, a reality show broadcast on Colours Kannada in Karnataka, commenced on September 28. Kannada film actor Kiccha Sudeep is hosting this season.Stay updated with the latest - Click here to follow us on Instagram© The Indian Express Pvt LtdTags:Bigg BossKarnataka