1 month ago
Illegal Buildings Rise in Nellore Despite Crackdown
In Nellore, people are building houses and shops illegally, even though the city government is trying to stop them.
The government has told officials to check these buildings and punish those who break the rules.
But people say nothing has changed; buildings are still being built without proper parking spaces, and they are taking over roads.
Some property owners say they have to pay bribes to get permission to build.
The government says they are checking more and will punish anyone who breaks the rules.
Experts warn that if this continues, it will cause more traffic and flooding.
Illegal constructions and encroachments continue in Nellore despite NMC's crackdown.
NMC Commissioner Y.O. Nandan has directed officials to issue notices and file charge sheets against violators.
Residents allege that buildings without mandatory parking and exceeding sanctioned heights are still being constructed.
Property owners claim that unofficial payments are required for routine approvals.
NMC has received 4,280 applications under the building regularisation scheme and is intensifying inspections.
- Who
- Residents, property owners, Nellore Municipal Corporation officials
- What
- Illegal constructions and encroachments continue in Nellore despite crackdown
- Where
- Nellore, Andhra Pradesh, India
- When
- Over the past several months
- Why
- Due to alleged bribery and ineffective enforcement by the NMC
Residents and Property Owners
Nellore Municipal Corporation
Effectiveness of Enforcement
Residents and Property Owners
Residents and property owners claim that illegal constructions and encroachments continue unabated despite repeated enforcement drives by the NMC.
Nellore Municipal Corporation
The NMC asserts that it has intensified inspections and is dealing with violations strictly under municipal laws.
Allegations of Bribery
Residents and Property Owners
Property owners allege that unofficial payments have become a norm for routine approvals, with demands for large commercial buildings ranging from ₹1 lakh to ₹2 lakh.
Nellore Municipal Corporation
The NMC has asked citizens to report any instances of bribery or harassment by officials, assuring disciplinary action after verification.
Key facts
- Location
- Nellore, Andhra Pradesh, India
- Key Officials
- NMC Commissioner Y.O. Nandan, City Planning Officer Ch. Raghunath
- Number of Applications
- 4,280
- Alleged Bribery Amount
- ₹1 lakh to ₹2 lakh
- Key Issues
- Illegal constructions, encroachments, unauthorized extensions, lack of mandatory parking





