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Jaipur Developer Seeks SC Action on Residential Land Use

Supreme Court of India NEW DELHI: A private real estate company in Jaipur has petitioned the Supreme Court, alleging unauthorized commercial activities on land intended for residential use and urging the Jaipur Municipal Corporation (Greater) to investigate and act accordingly. The petition was filed in the ongoing case of Loganathan vs State of Tamil Nadu & Ors., where the Supreme Court already instructed municipal authorities in state capitals to identify residential areas misused for commercial activities and provide compliance reports. Rajdarbar Pinkcity Developments Pvt. Ltd. seeks to include its concerns in the Supreme Court’s ongoing review of unauthorized commercial use…

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Jaipur: Owner Must Demolish Tilted Ramganj Building in 48 Hours

Representative AI image JAIPUR: The Jaipur Municipal Corporation (JMC) has issued a 48-hour ultimatum to the owner of a dangerously tilted five-storey building located on Jagganath Shah ka Rasta in Ramganj. A recent technical assessment has deemed the structure unsafe, prompting this action. Residents have expressed distress as the building has become increasingly unstable in the past few days. According to Bijendra Singh, deputy commissioner of JMC’s Kishanpole zone, the technical team submitted a report that led to this urgent notice being affixed at the site, instructing the owner to conduct a safe demolition. Authorities have cautioned that failure to…

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SC Directs Municipal Bodies to Survey Commercial Misuse in Homes

JAIPUR: The Supreme Court has mandated that municipal bodies in all state and Union Territory capitals conduct a survey of residential areas used for commercial activities, submitting affidavits detailing violations by May 15, 2026. This places the Jaipur Municipal Corporation (JMC) under a tight deadline. The directive was issued during a hearing regarding unauthorized commercial use in a Chennai colony, with Justices Ahsanuddin Amanullah and R. Mahadevan expanding its nationwide application. “Authorities must conduct a thorough investigation to identify areas designated for residential use that are being misappropriated for commercial purposes. A comprehensive report outlining these cases must be presented…

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Jaipur Development Body’s Expansion Lacks Benefit for Outskirts

JAIPUR: Approximately three months ago, residents of a substantial residential complex along Ajmer Road encountered a significant issue. Despite the efforts of the residents’ welfare association (RWA) to clean the complex’s sewerage tank, all attempts proved ineffective. As the complex fell outside the jurisdiction of the Jaipur Municipal Corporation, RWA members were unable to persuade the civic body to address the cleaning. Both the local panchayat and Jaipur Development Authority (JDA) informed them that they do not extend services to individual households. In Jaipur’s suburban colonies and residential projects, residents persistently grapple with a lack of essential civic amenities. Urban…

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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…