31-07-2025
PPS alleges land grab by Pusapati family, seeks Rythu Bazaar land records
Pattana Powra Samskshema Sangham (PPS) District Secretary Reddy Shankara Rao on Thursday demanded that the government reveal documents related to the Rythu Bazaar at old Maharaja hospital. He alleged that the Pusapati family made a false claim and used their influence to secure GOs in their favour to get back the over ₹100 crore worth land.
The PPS organised a roundtable conference in Vizianagaram and vowed to intensify their struggle for the establishment of the farmers' market within the same premises.
Mr. Reddy Shankar Rao said that the Pusapati family cannot claim ownership of public properties, as they were acquired long ago by the government under the Urban Land (Ceiling and Regulation) Act.
Uttrandhra Abhivruddhi Vedika convener M. Srinivasa raised concerns over the demolition of the famous Simhachalam meda (building), one of the oldest heritage structures in Vizianagaram, which was used as the Rotary Club's hospital.
Vizianagaram Colonies and Apartments Association leader U. S. Ravikumar, CITU district secretary Venkatesh and others asked the government to protect heritage structures and restore the farmers' market within the original premises.
