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Jaipur: 2,000 Sanganer Residents March to Save Homes

File Photo JAIPUR: Residents Protest Over Housing Uncertainty Nearly 2,000 residents from 87 colonies in the Sanganer area gathered for a protest march on Sunday, voicing their concerns regarding the future of their homes. This demonstration temporarily disrupted traffic on Tonk Road for approximately four hours. Many of these families have lived in the colonies for years, having purchased plots through registered cooperative societies and constructed homes with bank loans. Essential services, including water supply, electricity, roads, and sewer lines, have been established in the area over time. However, the situation has changed as the land was later included in…

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Rajasthan Housing Board Revenue Tops ₹1,000 Crore; 2026 Launches Planned

JAIPUR: The Rajasthan Housing Board (RHB) has significantly increased its revenue in FY26, surpassing ₹1,000 crore, largely due to successful commercial auctions and enhanced asset monetization, as stated by commissioner Rashmi Sharma in an exclusive interview with Ankit Sharma. The autonomous body, primarily serving affordable and mid-income segments, is launching new residential schemes across Jaisalmer, Jodhpur, Alwar, the NCR region near Bhiwadi, and selected emerging towns in Rajasthan. The board is also exploring innovative development models, including potential private partnerships, to expand its capacity while ensuring affordability. Below are edited excerpts from the conversation: What was 2025 like for the…

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Rajasthan RERA: Banks can’t claim rights on allotted flats

JAIPUR: In a landmark ruling aimed at safeguarding homebuyers, the Rajasthan Real Estate Regulatory Authority (RERA) has determined that banks and financial institutions cannot assert claims over apartments booked to buyers prior to the establishment of a loan. The authority further stated that RERA proceedings may proceed against builders’ directors and landowners, even amidst insolvency proceedings under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC). This decision was made by Rajasthan RERA chairperson Veenu Gupta on February 19 and was published on Saturday, relating to the Avalon Royal Park housing project located in Bhiwadi. The project, initiated in 2012 by M/s G…

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Rajasthan HC Gives 3 Weeks to Clear Illegal Sanganer Colonies

JAIPUR: The Rajasthan High Court has directed the Rajasthan Housing Board to act on the removal of 87 illegal colonies in Sanganer, giving them three weeks to comply with its previous order from August 20, 2025. In a firm warning, the court stated that the housing board commissioner must appear in person if compliance is not achieved within the specified timeframe. This court order was made public on Wednesday. The case gained attention from a petition by Public Against Corruption, which raised concerns about the state government’s order from March 12, 2025. This order aimed to regularize colonies built on…

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Rajasthan Considers Easing Building Rules to Attract Investment

JAIPUR: The state government is contemplating easing building height and setback regulations to foster a more adaptable and investor-friendly urban development framework, aiming to spur industrial growth and enhance affordable housing. The government is considering the principle of “Everything is allowed unless explicitly prohibited,” which would eliminate the need for formal conversion of agricultural land for non-agricultural uses if the intended purpose aligns with the master plan. An official informed that Chief Secretary V. Srinivas has updated the cabinet secretariat regarding Rajasthan’s second phase of compliance reduction and deregulation, detailing a comprehensive reform roadmap designed to simplify business operations and…

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Rajasthan HC: Eviction Decree Applies to All Joint Tenants

JAIPUR: On February 7 (with the order uploaded on February 9), the Rajasthan High Court ruled that an eviction decree granted against one joint tenant can be enforced against all individuals claiming under that tenancy, even if they were not specifically included as parties to the case. The court considered a tenancy established on February 15, 1949, with a monthly rent of Rs 5. Following the death of the original tenant, family members continued to occupy the premises but reportedly failed to pay rent or vacate the property. On January 16, 2016, the Rent Tribunal ordered eviction in favor of…

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Jaipur body allocates land for new metro line

JAIPUR: The Jaipur Development Authority (JDA) convened its land and property disposal committee meeting on Tuesday, during which several significant proposals for land allotment were greenlighted. The committee sanctioned the allocation of 7,700 square metres for the Jaipur Metro Phase-1C, which will extend from Badi Chaupar to Transport Nagar, passing through Galta Gate. As part of the Metro Phase-1C routing, land owned by the forest department will be utilized, with equivalent JDA land allocated to the forest department in return. This arrangement will facilitate the transfer of 2.01 hectares in Daulatpura revenue village, Amer tehsil, to the forest department. The…

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Jaipur Realty Firm Alleges Illegal Land Partition to Lokayukta

JAIPUR: A real estate firm from the city has approached the Lokayukta, the state-level anti-corruption ombudsman, due to the lack of action from authorities regarding alleged illegal land partition and unauthorized constructions in the Sanganer area. Rajdarbar Pink City Developers Pvt Ltd has lodged a complaint requesting an investigation into the supposed involvement of revenue officials in a controversial partition of prime agricultural land from 2021. Additionally, it seeks accountability for the failure of local authorities to address illegal constructions, officials reported. The company, represented by its authorized signatory Surendra Singh, claimed in its January 7 complaint that the Sanganer…

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Jaipur Seals Three Buildings for Illegal Construction

JAIPUR: In its ongoing efforts to combat illegal construction and unauthorized commercial operations, the Jaipur Municipal Corporation (JMC) conducted a sealing operation in Ramganj Bazaar and Johari Bazaar on Friday. The JMC sealed House No 1980 on Thakur Pachewar ka Rasta in Johari Bazaar due to unauthorized construction and misuse of the property. Similarly, illegal construction and unauthorized commercial activities were identified at Shop No 79 and Shop No 80 in Ramganj Bazaar, resulting in their sealing. Vijendra Kumar stated that notices had previously been issued to the property owners and shopkeepers, but they did not comply within the given…

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Jaipur Civic Body Seals Four Buildings for Tax Delinquency

Representative Image JAIPUR: On Tuesday, the Jaipur Municipal Corporation (JMC) sealed four properties in the Civil Lines zone due to outstanding urban development tax. Nine properties were reviewed for recovery, with five owners settling their dues immediately, resulting in approximately Rs 12 lakh collected. The four remaining properties were sealed in compliance with regulations. Civil Lines Divisional Commissioner Devanand Sharma stated, “During the operation, owners of five properties paid their outstanding dues. The attachment and sealing of the four properties followed the established rules. Efforts are ongoing to recover the pending amounts, together with applicable interest and penalties as set…