Archive · 18 Nov 2025
JSP Questions Varun Hospitality's VLT Exemption
A Jana Sena Party (JSP) corporator in Visakhapatnam is upset that Varun Hospitality Private Limited is not paying vacant land tax (VLT) for their new commercial buildings.
He says they should follow the same rules as everyone else and pay the tax before getting permits for their project.
He's also worried about new borewells being dug for the project.
JSP corporator Peethala Murthy Yadav raised objection over Varun Hospitality's VLT exemption
Varun Hospitality is constructing multi-storey commercial buildings on land where Taj Gateway Hotel previously stood
Murthy Yadav alleges past violations by Varun Hospitality, including construction of Novotel hotel
He demands equal application of rules and clearance of VLT before granting permits for the new project
Murthy Yadav also raises concern about new borewells dug for the project
- Who
- JSP corporator Peethala Murthy Yadav, Varun Hospitality Private Limited
- What
- Raised objection over VLT exemption for Varun Hospitality's commercial buildings
- When
- On Monday, via Public Grievance Redressal System
- Where
- Visakhapatnam, Maharanipeta
- Why
- To ensure equal application of rules and protect groundwater resources
JSP's Stance
Varun Hospitality's Stance
VLT Exemption
JSP's Stance
VLT should be levied on Varun Hospitality's new constructions
Varun Hospitality's Stance
Unknown (not explicitly stated in the article)
Past Violations
JSP's Stance
Varun Hospitality has committed large-scale violations in the past
Varun Hospitality's Stance
Unknown (not explicitly stated in the article)
Borewells
JSP's Stance
Action should be taken against new borewells dug for the project
Varun Hospitality's Stance
Unknown (not explicitly stated in the article)
- Project Location
- Maharanipeta, Visakhapatnam
- Previous Land Use
- Taj Gateway Hotel
- New Construction
- Multi-storey commercial buildings by Varun Hospitality
- VLT Status
- Exempted for Varun Hospitality
- Borewells Dug
- Six to eight new borewells