Guntur Municipal Corporation organized an e-waste awareness programme featuring a rally, exhibition, and launch of an e-waste collection vehicle as part of a broader circular economy initiative to promote sustainable e-waste management.

On April 18, 2025, Guntur Municipal Corporation Commissioner Puli Srinivasulu announced a series of civic initiatives under the ‘Swarnandhra-Swachhandhra’ campaign, which include an e-waste collection drive scheduled for April 19, compensation measures for residents affected by infrastructural expansion, and fiscal incentives such as a 50% interest waiver on tax arrears and a 5% current year tax rebate. These initiatives aim to promote environmental sustainability, improved urban governance, and community well-being.

Guntur Municipal Corporation commissioner Puli Srinivasulu initiated strict disciplinary action against an assistant director of horticulture, Pulivarthi Srinivas, following complaints from nursery owners regarding demands for favors and alleged misuse of power. The decision, which involved surrendering the official to the state government, is seen as a move to uphold accountability and transparency within the municipal administration.

A revenue officer at Guntur Municipal Corporation is accused of accepting a ₹10 lakh bribe and bypassing the standard auction process for shops with expired leases, allegedly favoring certain individuals with political influence. This alleged corruption has reportedly led to significant revenue losses for the Corporation.

Guntur Municipal Corporation has formed a high-level committee to probe the unauthorized construction of the Green Grace Apartment, which is linked to the brother of a prominent YSRCP leader. The inquiry follows previous stop-work orders and inspection reports noting regulatory and supervisory lapses.

A vigilance investigation has been initiated following the discovery of significant irregularities in the nomination‐based awarding of civic contracts at Guntur Municipal Corporation. Officials uncovered instances where large-scale projects were approved without competitive tendering, and emerging evidence suggests that political pressures may have influenced these decisions.

Guntur Municipal Corporation has initiated a probe into alleged irregularities in awarding civic works on a nomination basis, with findings of mismanagement and potential political pressure prompting the GMC commissioner to write to the government for a vigilance enquiry.

Guntur Municipal Corporation faces a probe after an audit revealed that works worth Rs27 crore were awarded via a nomination (C-bill) process, raising concerns of political interference and bypassing standard procurement protocols.

The Guntur Municipal Corporation announced an ambitious roadmap to transform the city into a clean, green, and sustainable urban hub by 2025. The plan includes enhanced waste management measures, infrastructure upgrades, promotion of renewable energy, and equitable revenue distribution through improved tax practices, reflecting a commitment to progressive, citizen-oriented governance.

The High Court sentenced Guntur Municipal Commissioner Keerthi Chekuri to one month in jail and imposed a fine of Rs 2,000 for willfully disobeying court orders related to a rent dispute over a land dispute concerning a free school run by the corporation. This development raises concerns over the accountability and adherence to legal orders by the municipal leadership.