Archive · 5 Sep 2026
GVMC Proposes Expanding Visakhapatnam Wards From 98 to 120
The Greater Visakhapatnam Municipal Corporation wants to change how its area is divided into local wards.
It has proposed increasing the number of wards from 98 to 120.
A ward is a smaller area used for local administration.
Officials have prepared a draft showing the new boundaries.
People can inspect the draft starting September 5.
It will be available in GVMC offices, some government offices, and online.
Residents can suggest changes or object to the proposed boundaries.
Their responses must reach the GVMC Commissioner by September 11, 2026.
GVMC has issued a preliminary notification to redraw its existing 98 wards into 120 wards.
Commissioner Ketan Garg said the draft boundaries follow Andhra Pradesh’s 1996 delimitation rules and later government orders.
Details of the proposed boundaries will be available for public inspection from September 5.
Copies will be displayed at the GVMC head office, 10 zonal offices, government offices, and the GVMC website.
Residents may submit suggestions or objections to the GVMC Commissioner by September 11, 2026.
- Who
- The Greater Visakhapatnam Municipal Corporation and its Commissioner, Ketan Garg.
- What
- A preliminary notification proposes delimiting the existing 98 wards into 120 wards.
- When
- The notification was issued on Friday; the draft will be available from September 5, with responses due by September 11, 2026.
- Where
- Within Greater Visakhapatnam Municipal Corporation limits, with details available at the GVMC head office, 10 reorganised zonal offices, important government offices, and the official GVMC website.
- Why
- To redraw ward boundaries in accordance with Rule 8 of the Andhra Pradesh Municipal Corporation (Delimitation of Wards) Rules, 1996, and subsequent government orders and circulars.
- Existing wards
- 98
- Proposed wards
- 120
- Notification
- Preliminary notification for ward delimitation
- Public inspection begins
- September 5
- Response deadline
- September 11, 2026
- Inspection locations
- GVMC head office, 10 reorganised zonal offices, important government-office notice boards, and www.gvmc.gov.in
- Legal basis
- Rule 8 of the Andhra Pradesh Municipal Corporation (Delimitation of Wards) Rules, 1996, plus subsequent government orders and circulars
