Archive · 7 Jan 2026
APSIDC Acts on GPLIS Canal Bund Encroachment
The Andhra Pradesh State Irrigation Development Corporation (APSIDC) took action after finding out that a realtor had illegally taken over part of a canal bund near Vijayawada.
The canal, which is important for irrigation, was being used to make a road and sell plots without permission.
APSIDC officials inspected the area, measured the illegal construction, and filed a complaint to stop the encroachment.
They said they will take strict action against the realtor to protect the canal and public infrastructure.
APSIDC officials inspected the GPLIS canal bund after a news report highlighted encroachment.
A realtor had illegally occupied the canal bund and constructed a road for an unauthorized layout.
The construction violated irrigation and land use norms, confirmed by APSIDC officials.
A formal complaint was lodged with Vijayawada Rural Tahsildar for immediate action.
APSIDC assured stringent action against the violator to protect public infrastructure.
- Who
- APSIDC officials and a realtor
- What
- Encroachment on GPLIS canal bund and subsequent action by APSIDC
- When
- Following a news report published on Tuesday
- Where
- GPLIS canal bund between Nunna and KV Kandrika near Vijayawada
- Why
- To address illegal occupation and violation of irrigation and land use norms
- Location
- GPLIS canal bund between Nunna and KV Kandrika near Vijayawada
- Encroacher
- A realtor
- Action Taken
- Formal complaint lodged with Vijayawada Rural Tahsildar
- Authorities Involved
- APSIDC, Krishna Delta System (KDS), Vijayawada Rural Tahsildar
- Violation
- Unauthorized layout and road construction on canal bund