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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 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…

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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…