Rajasthan: Govt Pattas Undermine Crackdown on Illegal Colonies
JAIPUR: Despite the state government expressing concerns about rising encroachments and unauthorized colonies, its move to regularize such settlements through Urban Service Camps has faced criticism from town planners and municipal officials. They argue that this policy incentivizes violations and undermines law enforcement. Officials contend that this practice encourages builders to establish illegal colonies, banking on potential future government approvals. A circular dated June 10 introduced relaxations to urban development laws, aimed at expediting case resolutions during these camps. Under this directive, matters like mutation, conversion of leasehold to freehold properties, issuance of no-objection certificates (NOCs), and plot subdivisions will…