Archive · 21 Jul 2026
Rajasthan HC demands Ramgarh Dam revival plan
The Rajasthan High Court is concerned about the delay in fixing the Ramgarh Dam in Jaipur.
The court wants the government to present a plan by July 23 to revive the dam.
The dam's water flow has been disrupted by encroachments and illegal constructions.
The government says it will cooperate, but progress has been slow.
Local residents and activists are pushing for immediate action.
The court will review the government's plan on July 23.
Rajasthan High Court directs government to present a revival plan for Ramgarh Dam by July 23.
Court expresses concern over encroachments and disruption of the dam's natural water flow.
Government assures cooperation but progress on key issues remains unclear.
Local residents and activists urge immediate action against encroachments.
Committee constituted to examine NOCs for constructions in the dam's catchment area has not submitted findings.
- Who
- Rajasthan High Court, Government officials, Local residents, Activists
- What
- Delay in the revival of Ramgarh Dam
- When
- July 23 (next hearing)
- Where
- Jaipur, Rajasthan
- Why
- To address encroachments and restore the dam's natural water flow
Government and Authorities
Local Residents and Activists
Progress and Action
Government and Authorities
The government assures full cooperation and has constituted a committee to examine NOCs, but progress is slow.
Local Residents and Activists
Local residents and activists highlight the lack of progress and continued encroachments, urging immediate action.
- Dam Name
- Ramgarh Dam
- Location
- Jaipur, Rajasthan
- Court Hearing Date
- July 23
- Key Officials Involved
- Acting Chief Justice Sanjeev Prakash Sharma, Justice Bhuvan Goel, Amicus Curiae Abhinav Sharma, Advocate Karan Rathod, Advocate General Rajendra Prasad
- Area Affected
- 930 hectares downstream
- Key Issues
- Encroachments, illegal land allotments, trenches, permanent structures obstructing water flow