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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…

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Rajasthan HC Demands Plans for Jaipur’s Walled City

JAIPUR: On Monday, a division bench of the Rajasthan High Court requested a comprehensive report from the state government regarding the development plans and actions taken for the Walled City. During the hearing, set for September 17, Justices Sanjeev Prakash Sharma and Sanjit Purohit emphasized that the inquiry would encompass not only commercial activities in the residential areas of Haldiyon ke Rasta and beyond but also the overall development and issues of the entire walled city. “This approach aims to address problems such as waterlogging on roads, parking dilemmas, and traffic congestion within the walled area,” stated the bench. Published…

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RIICO Offers Affordable Undeveloped Land to Attract Investors in Rajasthan

Representative image JAIPUR: Investors can now acquire undeveloped and semi-developed industrial land at reduced costs. In a recent directive, RIICO announced that the pricing will be based on the basic land cost (DLC), along with development and administrative fees. This shift away from transparent auctions aims to draw investors to remote industrial regions where demand is low and land remains unused. However, the directive applies universally to all industrial zones, including urban locations. According to RIICO’s July 15 order, the government intends to offer more affordable land to industries, with undeveloped and semi-developed land serving this purpose. Industries Minister Rajyavardhan…

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Ashiana Housing Allocates ₹425 Crore for FY26 Plans

NEW DELHI: Ashiana Housing is set to allocate ₹425 crore for senior living initiatives during FY26. This budget will cover landowner payouts, construction, execution costs, and other project expenses. A substantial part of this budget is targeted at expanding their senior living offerings, with plans to enter the Mumbai, Bengaluru, and Delhi-NCR markets. In FY25, the company invested ₹213 crore in senior living and recorded a booking value of ₹382 crore. “This year, we aim to launch five new phases in our existing senior living projects, which will encompass roughly 5.71 lakh sq ft of saleable area,” stated Ankur Gupta,…

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Nine Unsafe Buildings Demolished by Civic Bodies in Jaipur

JAIPUR: To curb monsoon-related incidents, the Jaipur Municipal Corporation-Heritage (JMC-H) and Greater Jaipur Municipal Corporation (JMC-G) took decisive action by demolishing nine unsafe structures on Monday in areas including Tripolia Bazaar, Maniharon Ka Rasta, and Tagore Path. In the JMC-H zone, a section of an unstable building in Ward 72’s Maniharon Ka Rasta was torn down and sealed. Similar actions took place at Nataniyon Ki Haveli in Tripolia and Khejron Ka Rasta. In the JMC-G zone, bulldozers were employed to dismantle five perilously weak buildings in Mansarovar. “We have identified 126 dilapidated structures in the Heritage zone, 48 of which…