Archive · 5 Oct 2026
Jaipur Demolition Drive Targets Encroachments Amid Traders’ Protest
Jaipur officials began removing buildings and other structures they said had encroached on New Sanganer Road.
The work started on October 5.
It covers a stretch from Gurjar Ki Thadi to Sodala.
More than 250 homes and shops could be affected.
Officials said the road is meant to be 100 feet wide but is narrower in some places.
The Jaipur Development Authority said the Rajasthan High Court had directed it to take action.
The authority must report back to the court by October 6.
Some residents and traders protested because they feared the work could hurt their businesses and livelihoods before the festive season.
Police were present, and traffic was diverted.
The Jaipur Development Authority began removing alleged illegal constructions along New Sanganer Road on October 5.
The drive covers a nearly three-kilometre stretch from Gurjar Ki Thadi to Sodala and affects more than 250 houses and shops.
Officials said the road, recorded as 100 feet wide, narrows to 40–60 feet in some places because of encroachments and unauthorised construction.
The JDA said it was acting on Rajasthan High Court directions and must submit a compliance report by October 6.
Residents and traders protested, citing concerns about business and livelihoods ahead of the festive season; police were deployed and traffic diverted.
- Who
- The Jaipur Development Authority, affected property owners, local residents and traders.
- What
- An anti-encroachment demolition drive targeting illegal constructions on New Sanganer Road.
- When
- The drive began on October 5; the JDA's court compliance report was due October 6.
- Where
- New Sanganer Road, Jaipur, on a nearly three-kilometre stretch from Gurjar Ki Thadi to Sodala.
- Why
- The JDA said it was acting on Rajasthan High Court directions to remove encroachments and unauthorised constructions.
Residents and traders
Jaipur Development Authority
Impact of the demolitions
Residents and traders
Some residents and traders protested, saying action before the festive season could affect businesses and livelihoods.
Jaipur Development Authority
The JDA proceeded with the drive to remove illegal encroachments and unauthorised constructions, following court directions.
- Agency
- Jaipur Development Authority (JDA)
- Affected properties
- More than 250 houses and shops
- Road stretch
- Nearly three kilometres, from Gurjar Ki Thadi to Sodala
- Recorded road width
- 100 feet
- Reported narrowed width
- Around 40 to 60 feet at several locations
- Court deadline
- Compliance report due October 6
- Traffic and security
- Heavy police deployment; traffic diverted