2 weeks ago
Rajamahendravaram Corporation Reviews Shop Rent Arrears, Lease Actions
Rajamahendravaram Municipal Corporation is trying to collect unpaid rent from its shops.
The money is important for running the city and funding development work.
The corporation manages 694 shops in 44 commercial complexes.
Some shop renters have not paid their rent on time.
Officials are sending notices to people who owe money.
Old leases will be renewed according to rules.
Shops with leases longer than 25 years may be auctioned.
The corporation also wants an online system to track rents, leases, unpaid amounts and court cases.
The municipal corporation plans stringent action against long-pending commercial shop rent arrears.
Officials reviewed arrears, leases, auctions, renewals and related court cases.
The corporation controls 694 shops across 44 commercial complexes.
Expired leases are to be renewed under prescribed rules, while leases exceeding 25 years may be auctioned.
Officials were told to create an online shop-management module and map all commercial properties.
- Who
- Rajamahendravaram Municipal Corporation, led in the review by Municipal Commissioner Rahul Meena.
- What
- The corporation reviewed shop rent arrears and ordered measures involving collections, lease renewals, auctions, court deposits and digital monitoring.
- Where
- At the Rajamahendravaram Municipal Corporation office in Rajamahendravaram.
- When
- The review was held on Friday; no specific date was provided.
- Why
- To strengthen the corporation's own revenue, become more financially self-reliant and support development works.
Key facts
- Shops controlled
- 694
- Commercial complexes
- 44
- Main issue
- Long-pending shop rent arrears
- Lease action
- Renew expired leases according to prescribed rules
- Auction condition
- Periodic auctions for shops whose leases have exceeded 25 years
- Digital plan
- Create a dedicated municipal-shop module and map commercial properties
- Online records
- Lease periods, rent payments, outstanding dues and court cases










