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Illegal Water Connections Discovered in Rajasthan Housing Colony

Representative AI image JAIPUR: The Public Health Engineering Department (PHED) has identified 70 illegal water connections in Ratnagiri Apartment located in Indira Gandhi Nagar, part of the Rajasthan Housing Board (RHB) in Jagatpura. This finding is likely to initiate a broader investigation, especially concerning the possibility of multiple unauthorized connections in other RHB colonies within Indira Gandhi Nagar and Pratap Nagar. “The issue mirrors many RHB apartments and homes in Indira Gandhi Nagar and Pratap Nagar. There are few consumers with legitimate drinking water connections, while numerous illegal connections exist. We plan to launch a campaign against these unauthorized connections…

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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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RIICO Invites Applications for Industrial Land Use Changes in Rajasthan

JAIPUR: Following its board’s announcement in October regarding the change of land use in industrial areas, the Rajasthan State Industrial Development and Investment Corporation (RIICO) has invited applications from industrial plot allottees seeking approval for alterations in the permitted activities on their plots. This initiative aims to make land use in industrial zones more practical, transparent, and in tune with contemporary industrial demands. Applicants will need to pay additional fees for the approval. Recently, RIICO launched an online portal allowing industrial plot holders interested in changing their activity to submit applications along with necessary documentation and a non-refundable fee of…

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Rajasthan Forms Ministerial Committee for Land Allotment Policy 2025

JAIPUR: On Monday, the state government established a six-member cabinet sub-committee to ensure the effective implementation of the Rajasthan Land Allotment Policy-2025, in accordance with provision 7.6 of the policy. The committee consists of Deputy Chief Minister Prem Chand Bairwa, Health Minister Gajendra Singh Khimsar, School Education Minister Madan Dilawar, Social Justice and Empowerment Minister Avinash Gehlot, Revenue Minister Hemant Meena, and Urban Development and Local Self Government Minister of State (independent charge) Jhabar Singh Kharra. The committee will review proposals related to exemptions and relaxations and will present them to Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma along with necessary recommendations.…

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Residents and Developers Urge JDA Action Post-HC Ruling on Jaipur Colonies

JAIPUR: Following a directive from the Rajasthan High Court for the removal of unauthorized constructions on government land in Jaipur, both residents and developers are calling for stringent action against encroachments in the state capital. The court, while addressing a PIL regarding 87 illegal colonies in the Sanganer area, instructed the Rajasthan Housing Board and the Jaipur Development Authority (JDA) to clear unauthorized constructions and provide a compliance report within four weeks. The next hearing is set for December 9. Residents and real estate developers have reported that substantial areas in Sanganer tehsil, designated for urban development, have been illegally…

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Rajasthan HC Offers Govt Final Chance on 86 Illegal Colonies

JAIPUR: The Rajasthan high court expressed its strong dissatisfaction with the state government’s failure to respond regarding the case involving 86 illegally developed colonies on land belonging to the Rajasthan Housing Board (RHB). On Monday, the court granted the government a final chance to submit its response by December 9. During the hearing of a public interest litigation (PIL) brought forth by the civil society group Public Against Corruption, a division bench led by Acting Chief Justice SP Sharma mandated the government to provide a comprehensive report on actions taken in line with previous court orders. The petitioner’s lawyer, Poonam…

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Rajasthan: RIICO Launches 6,000 Direct Allotment Plots

Representative image JAIPUR: The Rajasthan State Industrial Development and Investment Corporation (RIICO) has launched the sixth phase of its direct allotment scheme for investors who have signed MoUs with the state government as part of the Rising Rajasthan Global Investment Summit. The application window will remain open until October 14 for MoU holders to apply for industrial plots. In this phase, RIICO is offering 6,000 industrial plots across 100 industrial areas, with special reservations for entrepreneurs from SC/ST, women, ex-servicemen, and persons with disabilities. During the previous phase in September, RIICO received 322 applications for 224 plots, with significant interest…

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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…