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Jaipur Development Body’s Expansion Lacks Benefit for Outskirts

JAIPUR: Approximately three months ago, residents of a substantial residential complex along Ajmer Road encountered a significant issue. Despite the efforts of the residents’ welfare association (RWA) to clean the complex’s sewerage tank, all attempts proved ineffective. As the complex fell outside the jurisdiction of the Jaipur Municipal Corporation, RWA members were unable to persuade the civic body to address the cleaning. Both the local panchayat and Jaipur Development Authority (JDA) informed them that they do not extend services to individual households. In Jaipur’s suburban colonies and residential projects, residents persistently grapple with a lack of essential civic amenities. Urban…

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Experts: Jaipur’s 2047 Plan Lacks Central Government Guidelines

JAIPUR: A recent interim order from the Rajasthan High Court has halted the Jaipur Development Authority’s (JDA) plans for jurisdiction expansion. Town planning experts have conducted a new study that highlights significant shortcomings in the proposed draft of the Master Plan 2047. The findings suggest that the JDA’s proposed expansion might not comply with the Urban and Regional Development Plans Formulation and Implementation (URDPFI) guidelines established by the NDA government in 2015. Alarmingly, the projected population density in the JDA’s proposed area is only 23 persons per hectare, well below the URDPFI guideline of 175 persons per hectare for cities…

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Rajasthan HC Gives 3 Weeks to Clear Illegal Sanganer Colonies

JAIPUR: The Rajasthan High Court has directed the Rajasthan Housing Board to act on the removal of 87 illegal colonies in Sanganer, giving them three weeks to comply with its previous order from August 20, 2025. In a firm warning, the court stated that the housing board commissioner must appear in person if compliance is not achieved within the specified timeframe. This court order was made public on Wednesday. The case gained attention from a petition by Public Against Corruption, which raised concerns about the state government’s order from March 12, 2025. This order aimed to regularize colonies built on…

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Rajasthan HC: Eviction Decree Applies to All Joint Tenants

JAIPUR: On February 7 (with the order uploaded on February 9), the Rajasthan High Court ruled that an eviction decree granted against one joint tenant can be enforced against all individuals claiming under that tenancy, even if they were not specifically included as parties to the case. The court considered a tenancy established on February 15, 1949, with a monthly rent of Rs 5. Following the death of the original tenant, family members continued to occupy the premises but reportedly failed to pay rent or vacate the property. On January 16, 2016, the Rent Tribunal ordered eviction in favor of…

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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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SC Calls Rajasthan Housing Board Land Encroachment ‘Absolute Scam’

NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court labeled the encroachments on lands acquired for the Rajasthan Housing Board as an “absolute rank scam,” with allegations of collusion at all levels. Justices Vikram Nath and Sandeep Mehta noted that multiple Rajasthan High Court rulings had established that authorities cannot regularize these illegal constructions. “Several benches have attempted to ensure the land is reclaimed, but the influential individuals behind this scam prevent it,” stated Justice Mehta. This commentary came during a hearing on a plea from the Rajasthan government, which was contesting an August 20 high court order. The high court had suspended a…

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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 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…