GVMC second council meet on June 23 likely to be a stormy affair
The Hindu
Opposition parties are planning to protest against proposal to levy property tax according to the market value
As the number of COVID-19 cases have been gradually declining in the city, the Greater Visakhapatnam Municipal Corporation (GVMC) has decided to organise the corporation's second council meeting on June 23. Amid COVID-19 situation, the officials are planning to take additional precautions at the venue, GVMC Council Hall, and also reduce the duration of the meeting from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. The GVMC is preparing a 125-point agenda for the meet, including renewal and extension of various outsourcing staff. The agenda also includes proposals of works related to sewage treatment plants (STPs), Underground Drainage (UGD) works, development works at Arilova and procurement of stationery for various departments.More Related News
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