SC Directs Municipal Bodies to Survey Commercial Misuse in Homes
JAIPUR: The Supreme Court has mandated that municipal bodies in all state and Union Territory capitals conduct a survey of residential areas used for commercial activities, submitting affidavits detailing violations by May 15, 2026. This places the Jaipur Municipal Corporation (JMC) under a tight deadline. The directive was issued during a hearing regarding unauthorized commercial use in a Chennai colony, with Justices Ahsanuddin Amanullah and R. Mahadevan expanding its nationwide application. “Authorities must conduct a thorough investigation to identify areas designated for residential use that are being misappropriated for commercial purposes. A comprehensive report outlining these cases must be presented…