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The Rajasthan Cabinet has cleared a Bill empowering the State government to declare certain localities as “disturbed areas” to address communal unrest, distress sale of properties, and alleged demographic imbalance during violence-related situations.
Description:
Key Terms:
- Disturbed Area: An area notified by the State due to communal violence, riots, or serious disturbance of public order.
- Distress Sale: Forced sale of property at undervalued prices, often due to fear, coercion, or insecurity.
- Immovable Property: Land, buildings, and property permanently attached to land.
- Competent Authority: District Collector / District Magistrate authorised to grant prior permission.
About the Bill:
- Name: Rajasthan Prohibition of Transfer of Immovable Property and Provisions for Protection of Tenants from Eviction from the Premises in Disturbed Areas Bill, 2026
- Nature: State legislation
- Model: Drafted on the pattern of the Gujarat Disturbed Areas Act
Salient Provisions:
- State government may declare any area as “disturbed” if affected by communal violence, riots or mob unrest, improper clustering linked to demographic change
- Transfer of immovable property in notified areas requires prior permission of the competent authority. Any transfer without permission is null and void
- Protection of tenants: Eviction without due process prohibited
- Penal provisions: Violations are cognisable and non-bailable. Punishment: 3–5 years imprisonment and fine
- Duration: Declaration valid for one year, extendable periodically
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