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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…

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Jaipur Civic Body Seizes Five Properties for UD Tax in Murlipura

JAIPUR: The Jaipur Municipal Corporation (JMC) has ramped up its efforts to recover outstanding urban development (UD) taxes, taking decisive action against defaulters in the Murlipura zone. On Friday, five properties were attached due to unpaid dues. Following this action, the property owners quickly paid approximately Rs 8 lakh through RTGS, cheques, and cash, making use of the state government’s current waiver on interest and penalties. Murlipura zone DC Pawan Kumar Sharma stated, “Property owners benefited from the state government’s waiver, which allowed them to clear their dues immediately. This approach promotes transparency and ensures prompt recovery, while emphasizing the…

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Illegal Constructions Removed in Hawa Mahal-Amber Area

JAIPUR: The Jaipur Municipal Corporation (JMC) conducted a demolition drive on Friday targeting illegal and unauthorized constructions on government land within the Hawa Mahal-Amber zone. This operation was spearheaded by Deputy Vigilance Officer Pushpendra Singh Rathore, supported by teams from the vigilance and building encroachment departments, alongside assistance from Jaishinghpura Khor police. Zonal Deputy Commissioner Seema Chaudhary confirmed that the action addressed encroachments on Khasra number 314/1 in Kalalon Ki Dhani, Jaishinghpura Khor, where nearly 4 bighas of JMC land had been illegally occupied. The zone office had previously received multiple complaints regarding the encroachment. Following the complaints, a demarcation…

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Six Illegal Constructions Sealed in Adarsh Nagar, Jaipur

JAIPUR: The Jaipur Municipal Corporation (JMC) has sealed six illegal constructions in the Adarsh Nagar zone as part of a special drive in areas such as Regaron Ki Kothi, Babu Ka Teeba, Dairy Walon Ki Gali, and Jawahar Nagar. Zonal deputy commissioner Rajendra Kumar noted that routine inspections revealed numerous commercial establishments and plots engaged in construction without the necessary approvals or permissions. “Given the seriousness of the violations, we sealed all six sites. Unauthorized construction not only disrupts planned development but also poses significant safety risks,” he stated. The JMC has emphasized the importance of securing proper approvals before…

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Jaipur: JDA Demolishes Building; Owners Claim JMC Approval

JAIPUR: The Jaipur Development Authority (JDA) demolished a six-storey building under construction in Malviya Nagar on Sunday due to a lack of building permission. The owners claimed that the Jaipur Municipal Corporation (JMC) had approved their building plan and other necessary permissions. This incident has highlighted the questionable coordination between the city’s civic bodies, as the owners stated they invested Rs 1.25 lakh to secure the requisite JMC approvals. JDA DIG Rahul Katakey explained that the land belonged to JDA, and the owners did not provide proof of JDA’s sanction. “They only presented us with approval from JMC. The structure…

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Jaipur Seals Walled City Building for 3 Months

JAIPUR: The Jaipur Municipal Corporation (JMC) has issued a notice and sealed an old building located on Chaura Rasta near New Gate in the Walled City for a duration of three months. This action was taken due to the owner’s failure to comply with a notice under Section 194 of the JMC Act 2009, specifically for not obtaining necessary permissions for ongoing renovation work. Recent decisions by the civic body indicate a move towards stricter enforcement against property owners in the Walled City who attempt unauthorized modifications to heritage structures. An official from the JMC’s vigilance wing stated, “Since we…

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Rajasthan Government Justifies Merger of Jaipur Municipal Bodies

JAIPUR: On Monday, the state government defended its decision to merge the Jaipur Municipal Corporation (JMC) Heritage with JMC Greater during a hearing at the Rajasthan High Court. This move is being challenged by Congress city president RR Tiwari through a Public Interest Litigation (PIL), who argues that the merger is arbitrary and unconstitutional. The PIL contests the government’s notification from March 27, which initiated the re-merger of the two municipal corporations to their status from five years ago. Tiwari contends that this will undermine democratic representation in Jaipur by reducing the number of municipal wards from 250 to just…

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Jaipur Civic Body Orders Owners to Vacate 16 Unsafe Buildings

JAIPUR: The Jaipur Municipal Corporation (JMC) Heritage has issued notices to the owners of 16 unsafe buildings in the Walled City, demanding that they vacate within 24 hours. Additionally, parts of two unsafe structures were demolished and sealed temporarily after residents were relocated. Repair orders were also served to the owners of nine buildings. Officials stated that personnel from the building construction branch have been assigned to monitor the situation continuously. Deputy Commissioner of Hawa Mahal Amer Zone, Seema Chaudhary, emphasized, “These measures are essential to prevent accidents in Amer, Brahmapuri, and Gangapol, especially during heavy rains. The corporation will…

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Jaipur: JMC-H Seals Unsafe Buildings, Demolishes Dangerous Parts

Representative image JAIPUR: On Tuesday, the Jaipur Municipal Corporation–Heritage (JMC-H) initiated a significant campaign targeting unsafe and deteriorating structures in the Adarsh Nagar zone. They sealed six buildings and demolished a hazardous section of another to avert potential accidents. The actions took place in Amritpuri, Ghatgate, and MSB Ka Rasta. Officials reported that three adjacent houses in Amritpuri, owned by Haji Ghaffar Qureshi (plot no. 125), Ejaz Qureshi (plot no. 126), and Haji Gayasuddin (plot no. 127), were deemed unsafe. Residents were relocated, and the buildings were sealed. In MSB Ka Rasta, house no. 3078 in Chowkari Ghatgate was inspected,…