Supreme Court directs Jaipur tribunal to clear pending illegal construction appeals in two weeks

The Supreme Court has asked the Jaipur Development Appellate Tribunal (JDAT) to decide all pending appeals related to alleged illegal constructions and encroachments in the city within two weeks, holding its Presiding Officer personally accountable for compliance.

The direction came in an August 5 order amid concerns that interim relief granted by the tribunal in several cases delayed enforcement action initiated by the Jaipur Development Authority (JDA) against unauthorised structures.

According to the JDA, land earmarked as agricultural or open space and surrendered to the authority under provisions governing approval of residential colonies has allegedly been encroached upon, with commercial establishments, including shopping complexes and a resort, reportedly coming up without required permissions.

The JDA had initiated demolition and sealing proceedings against the alleged constructions. However, the affected parties approached the JDAT and obtained interim protection, halting enforcement while the appeals remained pending for extended periods.