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SC probes Jaipur body over delay in commercial use in homes

JAIPUR: The Supreme Court has expressed strong disapproval towards the Jaipur Development Authority (JDA) for neglecting its directives concerning commercial entities in residential zones of Jaipur. The court noted that the JDA did not appear during proceedings nor submit an affidavit outlining actions taken after conducting necessary surveys, despite ongoing complaints from residents about significant violations. A bench consisting of Justice Ahsanuddin Amanullah and Justice R. Mahadevan acknowledged that amicus curiae Ajit Kumar Sinha pointed out the JDA’s absence from the hearings. This lapse was deemed serious, especially as it pertains to the enforcement of town planning regulations and the…

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Jaipur Experts Urge Relaxed Setback Norms for TOD Growth

File Photo JAIPUR: Builders and urban planning professionals are urging the Jaipur Development Authority (JDA) to reconsider setback regulations for plots within the city’s five proposed Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) corridors. They argue that strict regulations may limit available developable land, raise project costs, and weaken the effectiveness of the policy. A proposal submitted to JDA Commissioner Siddharth Mahajan on Wednesday stated that should the Rajasthan government’s TOD framework impose uniform setback requirements, it may deter real estate investment in these corridors. “The state’s policy mandates that plots in these areas maintain side and rear setbacks as per existing building codes,…