Archive · 8 Dec 2025
Visakhapatnam High Court Bans Cellar Encroachments
In Visakhapatnam, many buildings have been using their cellars (parking areas) as shops and businesses, which has caused big problems.
There aren't enough parking spaces, traffic is worse, and it's not safe because of things like electrical problems and flooding.
The High Court recently said that cellars can't be used for businesses, and the city government is starting to take action.
People are hoping that this will finally stop the illegal use of cellars and make the city safer and easier to drive in.
Unauthorized commercial use of cellars in Visakhapatnam has caused parking shortages and traffic congestion.
The High Court ruled that parking spaces cannot be used for commercial purposes.
GVMC has issued notices to demolish illegal constructions in cellars.
Residents demand a special drive to identify and remove cellar encroachments.
Unauthorized commercial establishments in cellars contribute to daily traffic woes and safety concerns.
- Who
- Greater Visakhapatnam Municipal Corporation (GVMC), High Court, Residents, Property Owners
- What
- Unauthorized commercial use of cellars in Visakhapatnam
- When
- Recent High Court verdict, ongoing issue for decades
- Where
- Visakhapatnam, India
- Why
- To address parking shortages, traffic congestion, and safety concerns
- Location
- Visakhapatnam, India
- Issue
- Unauthorized commercial use of cellars
- Impact
- Parking shortages, traffic congestion, safety concerns
- High Court Verdict
- Parking spaces cannot be used for commercial purposes
- GVMC Action
- Issued notices to demolish illegal constructions
- Citizen Demand
- Special drive to identify and remove cellar encroachments