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Critics: New Land Registry Rule Favors Big Builders in Rajasthan

Representative AI image JAIPUR: A new land registry rule introduced on Thursday by the urban development and housing (UDH) department has sparked significant backlash. Critics, including UDH officials and lawyers, claim that the regulation primarily favors large builders at the expense of smaller stakeholders and individual landowners. The controversial regulation requires that sale deeds cannot be registered without obtaining land conversion certificates, which change agricultural land into residential or industrial use. According to critics, for many small landowners—especially farmers—gaining these certificates from the Jaipur Development Authority (JDA) or other government agencies is nearly impossible. A senior UDH official remarked, “This…

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Rajasthan Halts ‘Patta’ Registrations Amid Long-ignored Issues

JAIPUR: In a significant step to regulate real estate practices, the state government has halted the registration of properties associated with housing society “pattas.” This informal documentation has been the source of countless complaints, legal disputes, and negative audit findings over the years. Sub-registrars are now forbidden from registering plots issued by private housing or cooperative societies, a regulation that experts believe should have been enacted a decade ago. The prohibition aims to address the rise of unauthorized colonies, particularly in Jaipur’s outskirts like Ajmer Road and Kalwar Road, where societies have been selling plots without valid land-use conversions or…

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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: 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 to Consider Land Conversion Near Jawai Leopard Reserve

JAIPUR: The Rajasthan government is considering the option of allowing land conversion within the one-kilometre Eco-Sensitive Zone (ESZ) surrounding the Jawai Bandh leopard conservation area, which is unique in India for its population of cave-dwelling leopards. The Chief Minister’s Office has requested details from the Pali district collector about land ownership within the ESZ. According to a letter obtained by TOI, the request states: “Please provide urgent information on the Jawai National Park, specifically regarding how much land within 300-500 metres and 500 metres to 1 km of Jawai is government/forest land versus private land.” A senior official, speaking on…

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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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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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Rajasthan Housing Board Projects Thrive in Small Towns

JAIPUR: The Rajasthan Housing Board (RHB) has seen significant interest in its recently launched residential schemes targeting smaller towns and semi-urban areas within the state. On August 20, urban development and housing minister Jhabar Singh Kharra introduced several residential and commercial initiatives across major towns, smaller communities, and semi-urban regions. Shortly after, RHB began accepting applications for these projects. “Despite the application deadline being set for September 19, we received a higher volume of applications than available units for projects in Nainwa, Bundi district, and the Badi Road scheme in Dholpur. It’s encouraging to see such an interest even in…