GVMC Commissioner Ketan Garg has denied allegations that Greater Visakhapatnam Municipal Corporation (GVMC) General Funds were diverted to Amaravati. According to GVMC figures cited by the Commissioner, ₹2,620.28 crore was paid to contractors against 24,128 bills between 2019-20 and 2026-27, including ₹940.17 crore against 6,057 bills during 2025-26 and 2026-27.
GVMC Denies General Funds Were Diverted to Amaravati
The Greater Visakhapatnam Municipal Corporation (GVMC) has rejected allegations that its General Funds were being diverted to Amaravati.
GVMC Commissioner Ketan Garg said the allegations circulating on social media and other platforms were false and baseless. He stated that the corporation’s financial records show regular payments to contractors from GVMC General Funds, subject to the availability of funds.
₹2,620.28 Crore Paid to Contractors Since 2019-20
According to the figures released by the Commissioner, GVMC paid a total of ₹2,620.28 crore to contractors against 24,128 bills between the financial years 2019-20 and 2026-27.
The Commissioner said these payments were made through GVMC’s General Funds as part of the corporation’s regular contractor bill-clearing process.
₹940.17 Crore Paid in 2025-26 and 2026-27
A significant portion of the payments was made during the last two financial years.
GVMC paid ₹940.17 crore against 6,057 bills during 2025-26 and 2026-27, according to the Commissioner.
He said the corporation has been giving priority to clearing contractor bills based on the availability of funds.
GVMC Contractor Payments: Year-Wise Details
The figures provided by GVMC show the following contractor payments:
| Financial Year | Bills Paid | Amount Paid |
|---|---|---|
| 2019-20 | 3,271 | ₹239.02 crore |
| 2020-21 | 3,381 | ₹148.46 crore |
| 2021-22 | 2,700 | ₹249.53 crore |
| 2022-23 | 2,449 | ₹244.12 crore |
| 2023-24 | 4,119 | ₹526.73 crore |
| 2024-25 | 2,151 | ₹272.25 crore |
| 2025-26 & 2026-27 | 6,057 | ₹940.17 crore |
| Total | 24,128 | ₹2,620.28 crore |
For the period from 2019-20 to 2024-25, GVMC paid ₹1,680.11 crore against 18,071 bills, according to the Commissioner’s statement.
₹95 Crore Paid to Contractors on September 7
GVMC Commissioner Ketan Garg also said that ₹95 crore was paid to contractors on September 7, 2026.
The payment was towards bills relating to November and December 2025, according to the report.
Commissioner Says No GVMC General Funds Were Diverted
Ketan Garg reiterated that no GVMC General Funds were diverted to Amaravati.
He said payment details are maintained in GVMC’s financial records and that contractor bills are being cleared regularly according to fund availability.
The Commissioner also urged contractors and members of the public not to circulate unverified information concerning GVMC’s financial affairs.
State Support for Visakhapatnam Development
The Commissioner said the State Government is supporting the development of Greater Visakhapatnam through funding and programmes including the Urban Challenge Fund, AMRUT, 15th Finance Commission and UFRMP.
According to him, these sources are supporting city development, infrastructure improvement and civic services alongside GVMC’s own General Funds.
GVMC 2026-27 Budget
GVMC’s approved 2026-27 budget was ₹4,047.12 crore. The budget included allocations for development and infrastructure, public health, urban challenge projects, water supply and other civic services.
The budget included approximately ₹1,028.18 crore for development and infrastructure, ₹455.94 crore for public health and ₹650 crore for Urban Challenge projects.
What the GVMC Clarification Means
The current issue centres on allegations that GVMC’s General Funds were being diverted to Amaravati. GVMC Commissioner Ketan Garg has rejected the allegation and cited the corporation’s contractor-payment records as evidence of continued spending through GVMC’s General Funds.
The corporation’s figures show ₹2,620.28 crore in contractor payments against 24,128 bills since 2019-20, including ₹940.17 crore against 6,057 bills during 2025-26 and 2026-27.
Frequently Asked Questions
Were GVMC funds diverted to Amaravati?
GVMC Commissioner Ketan Garg has denied the allegation, stating that the claims are false and baseless and that no GVMC General Funds were diverted to Amaravati.
How much did GVMC pay contractors since 2019-20?
GVMC paid ₹2,620.28 crore against 24,128 bills between 2019-20 and 2026-27, according to figures cited by the Commissioner.
How much was paid during 2025-26 and 2026-27?
GVMC paid ₹940.17 crore against 6,057 bills during these two financial years.
When was the ₹95 crore contractor payment made?
The Commissioner said ₹95 crore was paid on September 7, 2026, towards bills relating to November and December 2025.
Who denied the Amaravati fund diversion allegations?
GVMC Commissioner Ketan Garg denied the allegations and said the claims were false and baseless.