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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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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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Rajasthan’s Township Policy Focuses on Affordable Housing, Green Growth

JAIPUR: Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma announced the Rajasthan Township Policy 2024 The newly launched policy aims to build townships that are not just structures but ecosystems that promote green living, inclusivity, and growth. “This policy outlines Rajasthan’s urban future,” Sharma remarked in an official statement. The policy mandates that all residential townships must include parks, green zones, and public utility spaces, with 7% of land designated for parks and playgrounds and 8% allocated for community services and utilities. Additionally, rainwater harvesting and wastewater recycling systems will be mandatory for all new developments. A significant aspect of the policy is…