Kurnool Municipal Corporation (KMC) Commissioner Challa Obulesu has issued a strong directive to municipal officials to take stringent action against individuals responsible for defacing public beautification projects, including road dividers and retaining walls, by pasting posters. The announcement follows a Monday (May 25, 2026) inspection during which Mr. Obulesu personally visited locations where artwork and aesthetic improvements had been vandalized with unauthorised posters.
During the inspection, the Commissioner observed that the retaining wall along the National Highway at Ballari Junction—recently painted at significant public expense to enhance the city’s visual appeal—had been defaced with posters. Similar instances of unauthorised poster pasting were reported on road dividers. Mr. Obulesu expressed strong displeasure, warning that such acts constitute vandalism and undermine civic beautification efforts funded by taxpayer money. He reiterated that no leniency will be shown to offenders and instructed officials to initiate strict legal action under the Municipal Act if posters are not removed immediately.
In response, the Commissioner ordered the immediate removal of all unauthorised posters and directed the imposition of heavy fines on those responsible. He also instructed municipal teams to register formal cases against repeat offenders. Additionally, Mr. Obulesu called for a meeting with flex-printing operators and banner-pasting contractors to sensitise them about legal and civic responsibilities. This move aims to curb the rampant unauthorised use of public spaces for advertisement.
Beyond addressing beautification concerns, the Commissioner conducted a surprise inspection of the Anna Canteen located within the Government Hospital premises. The inspection assessed operational hygiene and service standards at the facility.
During the same visit, Mr. Obulesu also reviewed sanitation operations in several areas, including Checkpost, Raj Vihar, and Peddapadu. He found severe lapses in waste management, with dustbins and pushcarts overflowing with garbage near the local Y-Junction. Upon learning from the sanitation inspector that a compactor vehicle driver was responsible for irregular waste collection and undisciplined operations, the Commissioner promptly ordered the driver’s transfer. This decisive action underscores the administration’s commitment to accountability in civic services.
In Peddapadu, Mr. Obulesu expressed dissatisfaction over the unhygienic conditions prevailing along both sides of the main road and in vacant plots. Weeds and litter were found accumulating in public spaces, creating health hazards and degrading the urban environment. The Commissioner directed municipal teams to initiate immediate sanitation drives and warned that if the situation does not improve within a week, further punitive action will be taken against responsible officials.
The Commissioner’s proactive approach reflects a broader municipal strategy to improve urban governance, cleanliness, and aesthetic standards in Kurnool. By coupling strict enforcement with community engagement—particularly with printing and advertising stakeholders—the administration aims to preserve public assets and foster a cleaner, more orderly cityscape.
