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GVMC Chief Accelerates LRS, TDR, and Building Approvals in Vizag

VISAKHAPATNAM: GVMC commissioner Ketan Garg has emphasized the need for town planning officials to prioritize the timely processing of building permissions, layout regularization scheme (LRS) applications, and transferable development rights (TDR) approvals. He warned that strict disciplinary action would be taken against those who delay official work or participate in corrupt practices. During a review of town planning efforts on Thursday with chief city planner A Prabhakara Rao and other officials, the commissioner expressed concern about delays in processing building permission applications from citizens. He noted that Town Planning officials were taking an excessive amount of time to address these…

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Andhra’s First Slum Rehabilitation Authority in Visakhapatnam

Representative AI image VISAKHAPATNAM: The Greater Visakhapatnam Municipal Corporation (GVMC) has announced plans to amend the Visakhapatnam Municipal Corporation Act of 1979, marking a significant step towards establishing a Slum Rehabilitation Authority in Andhra Pradesh. This initiative aligns with the broader goal of urban redevelopment under the newly introduced Visakhapatnam Economic Region (VER) program. GVMC has initiated pilot projects for slum redevelopment in Velampeta and Indira Gandhi Nagar, submitting proposals to the state government. Both localities are set to be transformed into high-rise residential complexes. Currently, residents face challenges related to inadequate housing, cramped living conditions, poor sanitation, and a…