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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,…

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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,…

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HC Orders Jaipur Civic Body to Seal Illegal Buildings

JAIPUR: The High Court has taken a strong stance against commercial activities in the residential areas of Jaipur’s walled city. On Friday, a division bench instructed the state government and the Jaipur Municipal Corporation (Heritage) to seal the remaining buildings among 19 illegal structures identified on Haldiyon Ka Raasta. The court emphasized that compliance with this order falls under the responsibility of the JMC-H commissioner. The division bench, comprising Justice Sanjeev Prakash Sharma and Justice Sanjeet Purohit, issued this directive in a suo motu case concerning commercial encroachments in residential zones. They have scheduled the next hearing for October 8,…

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Jaipur: JMC-H Demolishes Two Buildings, Seals One in Walled City

JAIPUR: On Wednesday, the Jaipur Municipal Corporation Heritage (JMC-H) took action to demolish two unsafe buildings in the Walled City area, specifically at Maru Chowk and Nagauri Chowk along Johari Bazaar Road. “Initially, we pinpointed 14 buildings in the Kishanpole zone. Following a comprehensive assessment by technical experts, we identified seven structures requiring immediate demolition. We have commenced the demolition drive,” stated Dilip Bhambhani, the deputy commissioner of the zone. In addition to the demolitions, the JMC-H also sealed another dilapidated building. “Temporary accommodations have been arranged for the residents of these three structures,” Bhambhani added. Amid these activities, JMC-H…

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Jaipur: 18 Lal Dungri Homes Caught Between JDA and JMC-H

JAIPUR: Residents of Lal Dungri find themselves in the middle of an escalating dispute between the Jaipur Development Authority (JDA) and the Jaipur Municipal Corporation-Heritage (JMC-H). The contention arises from a colony originally established by the JDA, while JMC-H is now issuing demolition notices to multiple dilapidated structures. The situation has sharply declined near Ganeshpuri Basti, where annual soil erosion causes the lower part of a mound to collapse. The illegal activities of land mafia excavating the mound have destabilized the foundations of homes above, leaving some walls precariously suspended. Specifically, behind Meena Petrol Pump near Galta Gate, unauthorized land…

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Jaipur Introduces Draft Policy for Transit-Oriented Development

JAIPUR: The urban development department has announced a draft of its Transit Oriented Development (TOD) policy, aimed at creating planned, mixed-use areas along transit corridors in Jaipur. The initiative encourages access to stations by foot or non-motorised vehicles, reducing reliance on private transport. Public comments on the draft are welcome until September 14. This TOD policy seeks to enhance public transit usage, lower dependence on personal vehicles, alleviate traffic congestion, cut pollution, and foster smart urban growth. The TOD zone is indicated as an area within an 800-meter radius of designated transit nodes, including metro and railway stations. Within these…

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Jaipur begins demolishing unsafe buildings in Walled City

JAIPUR: In response to the tragic building collapse that resulted in two fatalities on Saturday, the Jaipur Municipal Corporation-Heritage (JMC-H) has taken decisive action against deteriorating buildings within the Walled City. On Sunday, eviction notices were served to 23 property owners in the Kishanpole zone. These owners have been ordered to vacate their unsafe premises immediately, with clear warnings that failure to comply could lead to legal consequences and demolition of their structures. In a specific incident at Subhash Chowk, the JMC-H’s engineering team demolished a severely weakened section of a building to avert potential accidents on Sunday. Prioritizing public…

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Jaipur Civic Body Criticized for Unsafe Buildings

JAIPUR: A tragic building collapse in Subhash Chowk claimed two lives and injured several others late Friday night. The 100-year-old four-storey structure gave way after heavy rain, prompting a visit from acting mayor Kusum Yadav, who faced backlash from locals for the municipal administration’s alleged negligence leading to this disaster. Efforts to rescue and clear debris continued throughout Saturday. The collapse, occurring around 1am, resulted in the deaths of Prabhat (33) and his daughter Pihu (5). Sumitra (27), Prabhat’s wife, is currently in critical condition at SMS Hospital with severe spinal injuries, along with multiple fractures. Other injured residents are…

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Rajasthan Housing Board Delays Cost Residents Dearly

JAIPUR: Residents of Indira Gandhi Nagar have been waiting for a year for the completion of a 100-meter road stretch near Kundanpura on Ganga Marg. The unfinished road, filled with potholes, poses daily hazards, with frequent two-wheeler accidents during the monsoon. The Rajasthan Housing Board (RHB) constructed almost 5 km of road in the area, but the last 100 meters remain incomplete due to encroachments. The encroachers moved to the high court for compensation, which put a halt to the project. However, six months ago, the court dismissed their claims and instructed the housing board to finish the road. Despite…

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Rajasthan HC Stays Govt Order on Sanganer Colony Regularisation

JAIPUR: On Wednesday, the Rajasthan High Court halted the implementation of an order from the urban development and housing (UDH) department issued on March 12, aimed at regularizing residential colonies established on land acquired by the Rajasthan Housing Board between B2 Bypass and Sanganer. This ruling came from a bench led by Justice SP Sharma and Justice Sanjeet Purohit during a public interest litigation (PIL) hearing. “We argued that the UDH’s actions to regularize these colonies were intended for the development of roads and other facilities, but the High Court has stayed the UDH order. We will follow the government’s…