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Jharkhand Housing Board Revokes Trade Licenses in Colonies

RANCHI: Following a recent Supreme Court ruling that requires municipal bodies across all states and Union Territories to assess residential properties being utilized for commercial purposes and submit affidavits by May 15, traders operating in Bariatu and Argora housing colonies are worried about their means of livelihood. Binay Lakra, secretary of the Jharkhand State Housing Board (JSHB), remarked, “These properties were assigned for residential use, meaning that commercial activities cannot be allowed. We have asked the Ranchi Municipal Corporation to revoke such trade licenses.” Bariatu Housing Colony consists of over 500 housing units. “These were allocated by JSHB under various…

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Ranchi Civic Body Takes Aim at Illegal Businesses in Homes

RANCHI: The Ranchi Municipal Corporation (RMC) has launched a city-wide initiative to address the illegal operation of commercial establishments within residential properties in Jharkhand State Housing Board (JSHB) colonies. This includes door-to-door surveys and the cancellation of trade licenses, following directives related to Supreme Court land use regulations. Eight enforcement teams have been assigned to inspect areas such as Harmu, Bariatu, and Argora, where significant illegal commercial activities have been reported, despite land allotment norms favoring residential use. Officials confirmed that this enforcement drive commenced this week and will be executed in phases. Deputy Municipal Commissioner Gautam Prasad Sahu stated,…