Prayagraj Municipal Corporation
Following the resolution of the PMC Sadan (House), a proposal has been approved to charge 150% of the applicable fee from people found in illegal possession of municipal corporation shops. The proposal initially included a Rs 1 lakh deposit and a monthly charge, but councillors opposed it, saying poor shopkeepers would not be able to afford the upfront amount. Municipal commissioner Seelam Sai Teja said the 150% charge would be applied uniformly across the city area which comes under the ambit of the PMC.
Prayagraj: On the lines of the Prayagraj Development Authority (PDA), Prayagraj Municipal Corporation will also prepare its own land bank to support future projects in the city’s expanded areas. All councillors will collect details of land received from gram panchayats and village assemblies in their respective wards and facilitate its transfer in favour of the corporation. The decision was taken unanimously at the municipal House meeting chaired by Mayor Ganesh Kesarwani on Tuesday.
Corporation Reports Revenue Growth from Advertising Initiatives
The corporation generated Rs 4.36 crore from advertisements in the 2025-26 financial year, with Rs 3.16 crore already collected in the current financial year. This revenue growth aligns with the corporation’s strategic focus on enhancing revenue generation through the installation of unipoles and LED advertising displays at the airport, railway station, and bus stands.
Additionally, the corporation plans to bolster its electrical department’s workforce to improve maintenance and address complaints related to electrical infrastructure.