Rajasthan to regularize 87 illegal colonies in Jaipur

The Rajasthan government will regularize 87 illegal colonies in Jaipur by issuing land leases to occupants. This decision follows a meeting of the urban development and housing department, which aims to recover taxes and fees from residents. The Jaipur Development Authority will receive ownership rights and distribute lease deeds at camps in July. Occupants will only need to pay government charges for the leases. Previously, the government could not charge property taxes or evict residents from these colonies. The new policy allows residents to apply for water services and addresses long-standing issues with illegal occupancy.