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Rajasthan’s new rules limit business in residential areas

JAIPUR: The Urban Development and Housing (UDH) department has announced a ban on specific commercial activities in residential areas throughout the state, effective immediately. Activities such as warehousing, storage of all types of goods (flammable and non-flammable), wholesale markets, weighbridges, and oil or gas depots are now prohibited in residential zones. Previously, these businesses could operate with special permits. The new regulations are designed to eliminate these allowances, aiming for greater clarity in urban land use across Rajasthan. These changes impact various land use categories, including residential, commercial, industrial, public and semi-public, recreational areas, transport hubs, tourism zones, peripheral control…

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Rajasthan: RIICO Eases Land Norms, Risks Revenue Losses

Representative image created by AI JAIPUR: In a significant policy update, the Rajasthan State Industrial Development and Investment Corporation (RIICO) has revised land use regulations for industrial zones, implementing major changes to the Disposal of Land Rules from 1979. The amendment, issued on Friday, enables the conversion of industrial plots into commercial, residential, institutional, and mixed-use categories, subject to new charges and procedures. The new framework facilitates the transition of one authorized land-use type to another, representing a notable change in the planning and utilization of industrial land. Under these updated guidelines, changing industrial plots to commercial use will incur…

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Rajasthan RERA Extends QPR Deadline Amid Tech Issues

JAIPUR: The Rajasthan Real Estate Regulatory Authority (RERA) has extended the deadline for the online submission of Quarterly Progress Reports (QPR) for the period July-September 2025 by one month due to technical issues with its upgraded online platform. Developers can now submit their QPRs until November 30, replacing the original deadline of October 31. RERA has confirmed that no processing fees or penalties will be imposed for submissions made during the extended period. Advocate Mitesh Rathore stated, “This extension was necessary due to IT technical problems, and it aims to ensure compliance without penalizing promoters who are affected by these…

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SC Calls Rajasthan Housing Board Land Encroachment ‘Absolute Scam’

NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court labeled the encroachments on lands acquired for the Rajasthan Housing Board as an “absolute rank scam,” with allegations of collusion at all levels. Justices Vikram Nath and Sandeep Mehta noted that multiple Rajasthan High Court rulings had established that authorities cannot regularize these illegal constructions. “Several benches have attempted to ensure the land is reclaimed, but the influential individuals behind this scam prevent it,” stated Justice Mehta. This commentary came during a hearing on a plea from the Rajasthan government, which was contesting an August 20 high court order. The high court had suspended a…

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Jaipur Develops 27 Zones in Master Plan 2047

JAIPUR: The Jaipur Development Authority (JDA) has delineated areas across 27 zones following the Master Plan 2047. Officials indicated that the number of zones will increase by 11 from the current 18; however, four zones of Prithvi Raj Nagar (PRN) will be merged into two, maintaining a total of 27 zones. “We finalized the zone demarcations and approved the new maps on Friday,” shared a JDA official. The areas from Zone 1 to Zone 8, which include the city’s central business districts, will remain unchanged. These are generally situated within the older ring road of Jaipur that spans the C-Scheme…

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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: JMC-Heritage to Use Drones for Violation Monitoring

Representative Image JAIPUR: The Jaipur Municipal Corporation-Heritage (JMC-H) is set to deploy drones to monitor unauthorized construction and breaches of building bylaws within the Walled City. The initiative will involve regular drone flights that will identify issues like stray cattle, sewer blockages, and illegal constructions. Each drone can capture images and videos across a radius of five to seven kilometers. Commissioner of JMC-H, Nidhi Patel, stated, “We are initiating demonstrations from various drone companies, scheduled for Wednesday.” She emphasized that any decisions will be made post-demonstration, saying, “Following trials and budget evaluations, we will determine the feasibility of this concept.”…

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Rajasthan Property Sales Dip in July-September 2025

JAIPUR: Following increases in the March and June quarters, real estate sales in Rajasthan experienced a decline in the September quarter, according to data from the Registration & Stamps Department. While industry representatives caution against reading too much into a single quarter’s performance, they express concern over a potential downward trend influenced by high US tariffs. The total value of property transactions rose from Rs 2,206 crore in the December 2024 quarter to Rs 2,330 crore and Rs 2,569 crore in the March and June quarters, respectively. However, the September quarter saw a slight decrease, totaling around Rs 2,553 crore.…

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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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Rajasthan RERA Website Offline During Key Property Season

JAIPUR: The Real Estate Regulatory Authority (RERA) of the state has experienced significant technical issues over the past month, rendering its website inoperable. This has hindered both homebuyers and developers from verifying property statuses for potential purchases. The timing of this glitch is particularly inconvenient for buyers wanting to invest during the festive season, which is traditionally seen as an auspicious time for property transactions. Many are left unable to determine whether housing projects are officially RERA-registered. Since August 28, the portal has only displayed information on past projects, with new listings being completely inaccessible. Ankur Tiwari, a hopeful homebuyer,…