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Rajasthan Lifts Height Restrictions, Embraces Skyscrapers

JAIPUR: In a bid to enhance urban development, Rajasthan’s cities may soon feature skyscrapers on par with those in Mumbai, Bengaluru, and Delhi. Following a central government regulation announced in January 2026, the state government has relaxed previous restrictions on building heights. A senior official from the Urban Development and Housing (UDH) department told TOI that this decision will propel vertical growth beyond residential buildings, facilitating the development of commercial towers, educational institutions, and healthcare facilities under a single roof. “Previously, the height of buildings in Rajasthan was capped at 70 meters, a limit set in 2020 based on the…

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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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ED to Record Jaipur Farmers’ Claims of Land Grab by Developers

JAIPUR: The Jaipur branch of the Enforcement Directorate (ED) has summoned multiple farmers on June 3 as part of an investigation into alleged money laundering and fraudulent land aggregation, according to officials. The farmers have accused real estate developers of unlawfully seizing their ancestral agricultural land by misusing powers of attorney. The ED plans to record the farmers’ statements and collect documents related to these transactions. Farmers from the Sanganer region, including Jaisinghpura, have stated that although they legally sold their land years ago and received full payment, they later found that ownership rights were purportedly altered without their consent.…

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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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UDH Alert Raises Concerns Over Jaipur’s Residential Commercialization

JAIPUR: The recent decision by the Urban Development and Housing (UDH) department to permit various commercial activities in residential zones has raised alarms among planners and officials. They caution that this change could alter the character of residential neighborhoods, exacerbate congestion, and overload civic infrastructure. Following a notification issued on May 14, most commercial constructions are now allowed in residential areas, with only a few land uses remaining restricted. Education and health facilities, community centers, industries, and plantations are banned in these zones; however, even these limitations have been relaxed in areas under the Chief Minister’s Jan Awas Yojana and…

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Ashiana Housing to invest ₹186 crore in Jaipur project phase 1

NEW DELHI: Ashiana Housing is set to invest ₹186.78 crore in the first phase of Ashiana Oma, a residential group housing project located in Mansarovar Extension, Jaipur. The total cost of the project is estimated at ₹558.60 crore. The development is situated in the Ajmer Road micro-market and spans approximately 10.35 acres, planned in two phases with a total of 490 units. The initial phase will consist of 280 residences, featuring 3BHK and 4BHK apartments and penthouses. Unit sizes will range from around 1,740 sq ft to 2,700 sq ft. Ashiana Oma is being realized through a joint venture under…

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Jaipur: Ramganj Residents Frustrated by Unsafe Building Delays

JAIPUR: A five-storey building in Jagannath Shah Ka Rasta, Ramganj area, poses more than just a safety risk for local residents. What began as a precautionary evacuation due to cracks in the pillars has escalated into a daily challenge for families in the vicinity. On Monday, frustrations reached a boiling point as residents protested at the Kishanpol Zone office, seeking urgent action. The building was evacuated after its pillars showed signs of damage, leading the Jaipur Municipal Corporation (JMC) to barricade the area and evacuate nearby homes as a precaution. However, after eight days, residents remain in limbo with no…

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RIICO Receives 800 Applications for 465 Plots in Rajasthan

Representative Image JAIPUR: The Rajasthan State Industrial Development and Investment Corporation (RIICO) has received close to 800 applications for 465 industrial plots across approximately 294 acres, valued around Rs 550 crore. These plots are available under RIICO’s direct allotment scheme aimed at MoU holders from the Rising Rajasthan investment summit. Officials reported that the Kankani Industrial Area in Jodhpur saw the highest number of applications, totaling 267. To enhance occupancy rates in less utilized industrial zones, RIICO has revised its flexible land lease and rental policies. According to the new provisions, industrial plots in areas that achieved less than 25%…

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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,…

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Jaipur: Rajdarbar Complains of Court Order Violation, Illegal Digging

JAIPUR: A private real estate firm has filed a complaint for the alleged violation of a court’s stay order and unauthorized soil excavation on its property in Chimanpura village, as reported by the police on Wednesday. Rajdarbar Developments Private Limited claimed in a complaint submitted last week that despite a stay order from the SDO (South) court in an ongoing dispute, certain individuals unlawfully entered its land and operated heavy machinery for excavation. The firm stated that the incident occurred last week when a local resident, identified as Ramlal Leel, along with accomplices, trespassed onto the property, utilizing JCBs and…