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Visakhapatnam municipal authorities order removal of unauthorized commercial Ganesh festival sets

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Authorities in Visakhapatnam have issued notices to Ganesh festival organizers for allegedly running unauthorized commercial sets and charging entrance fees.

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Organizers of an 89-foot Ganesh idol in Gajuwaka, Visakhapatnam, face scrutiny for allegedly charging visitors fees for 'Yama Loka' and 'Dinosaur' displays. Authorities state the organizers lacked proper permits for these commercial activities, which reportedly included charging for VIP access to the idol. The Greater Visakhapatnam Municipal Corporation has ordered the removal of these structures, warning of demolition if they are not cleared by a set deadline.

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  • Removal of the unauthorized commercial sets and stalls
  • Impact of the municipal order on general public access to the Ganesh idol
  • Potential legal or enforcement action if organizers fail to comply

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Named India · IN-KA · Andhra Pradesh · Gajuwaka · Visakhapatnam · Greater Visakhapatnam Municipal Corporation

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