GVMC seals 58 shops in Visakhapatnam in a day for dumping waste on roads, imposes ₹4.36 lakh in penalties
Commissioner Ketan Garg tells shopkeepers to store waste in dustbins and hand it to CLAP vehicles every day instead of dumping it in drains and public places
On October 8, 2026, the Greater Visakhapatnam Municipal Corporation (GVMC) sealed 58 shops across the city for improper waste disposal, imposing a total penalty of ₹4.36 lakh. Commissioner Ketan Garg ordered a city-wide inspection after directing strict action against establishments breaking sanitation rules. The inspections covered all 10 zones, resulting in the sealing of 58 shops and penalties for 80 establishments.
Two shops were sealed in Bheemili, with penalties totaling ₹40,000; 16 shops in Madhurawada with ₹94,000 in fines; 14 shops in East with ₹43,000 in penalties; and eight shops in North with ₹55,500 imposed. The Commissioner emphasized that waste should be stored in dustbins and handed over to CLAP vehicles daily, with strict enforcement of CLAP vehicle operations and waste collection trips to maintain cleanliness and sanitation across Visakhapatnam.
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