‘No Occupancy Certificates in case of violations of norms’

The Guntur Municipal Corporation (GMC) has declared that Occupancy Certificates (OCs) will not be granted to newly proposed multi-storey buildings that violate construction norms. GMC Commissioner Puli Srinivasulu stated that constructions encroaching upon roads, ramps, or drainage systems would face stringent penalties and denial of occupancy permits.
On Sunday, Commissioner Srinivasulu personally reviewed applications for OCs in the Gorantla and Reddypalem areas of Guntur city. During inspections, he assessed compliance with key regulations, including setback measurements, road access, and potential encroachments on drainage systems. He directed officials to enforce these norms during approval and construction phases strictly.
The Commissioner emphasised the need to adhere to government-mandated building regulations for safe and sustainable urban development. He instructed urban planning officials to take stringent action against violations and urged Ward Secretariat planning secretaries to conduct regular inspections of ongoing construction projects. In cases of non-compliance, immediate notices must be issued, and higher authorities informed.
“No constructions should encroach upon road ramps or drainage systems. Violations must be rectified immediately,” said Commissioner Srinivasulu. He reiterated that setback areas must remain clear, prohibiting unauthorised structures like generator sheds or watchman rooms unless approved by GMC. He also highlighted the importance of maintaining greenery as per sanctioned plans and directed apartment administrators to connect drainage systems to the city’s main lines to prevent disruptions.
Assistant City Planners Rehman and Mallikarjuna, along with TPS officers Lakshman Swamy and Satyanarayana, were present during the inspections. Commissioner Srinivasulu assured residents that the GMC would continue to prioritise compliance to ensure orderly urban development.