The Rajasthan High Court has directed the Jaipur Development Authority (JDA) to remove 274 encroachments from the public road between Khatipura Tiraha and Sirsi Road, restoring its 48-metre width within two months. Notices under Section 72 of the JDA Act, 1982, will be issued, with objections resolved in seven days. Encroachments, including permanent structures, must be cleared promptly. In a related PIL regarding encroachments on the 200-feet sector road near Kalwar and Niwaru Roads, the court ordered the JDA commissioner to submit an action plan and affidavit by December 2 or appear personally. The orders address escalating illegal encroachment issues.
The Rajasthan High Court has directed the Jaipur Development Authority (JDA) to address illegal encroachments on public roads and restore them to their designated widths. A division bench comprising Justice Inderjeet Singh and Justice Vinod Kumar Bharwani issued a two-month deadline to the JDA for clearing encroachments on the road stretching from Khatipura Tiraha to the Sirsi Road Bypass. This directive requires the road to be widened to its official width of 48 meters.
During the hearing held last week, JDA counsel Amit Kuri informed the court of 274 encroachments along the road, spanning from the 200-feet Sirsi Road Bypass to Khatipura Tiraha and further extending to Queens Road. These encroachments include permanent structures, fencing, and other obstructions. Notices under Section 72 of the JDA Act, 1982, will be served to the encroachers, and their objections will be addressed within seven days. Once objections are resolved, the JDA is mandated to remove all unauthorized structures to ensure compliance with the court's order.
In addition to the road-widening directive, the court emphasized the importance of completing the task within the stipulated timeline, reflecting its firm stance against illegal encroachments and the challenges they pose to public infrastructure.
In a related case, the same division bench heard a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) concerning encroachments on the 200-feet-wide sector road running parallel to Kalwar Road and Niwaru Road in Jhotwara. The bench directed the JDA commissioner to submit an affidavit detailing the current status of encroachments and outlining a clear action plan for their removal. This affidavit must be filed before the next hearing on December 2. The court also issued a warning that if the JDA commissioner fails to comply, they will be required to appear personally in court.
Aslam Khan, representing the petitioner, Liyaqat Khan, underscored the court's determination to tackle the growing problem of illegal encroachments. The court's orders aim to ensure public roads are restored for their intended use, addressing concerns over deteriorating infrastructure due to unauthorized constructions.
These rulings highlight the High Court's proactive approach in addressing public grievances regarding encroachments, emphasizing adherence to urban development regulations. The directives underscore the urgency to reclaim public spaces from unauthorized occupation and reinforce accountability among local authorities like the JDA. The court's timeline-driven approach seeks to mitigate delays and ensure effective implementation of its orders, ultimately prioritizing the interests of the public over unlawful encroachments.
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