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Rajasthan Highway Construction Halted
✍️ Amar Ujala · Jaipur
🗓 04 Aug 2026, 04:36 PM
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The Rajasthan revenue department has banned land use conversion near highways following a Supreme Court order. New constructions are restricted within 40 meters of highways.
The Supreme Court's order has led to a significant development in Rajasthan, where the revenue department has imposed a ban on land use conversion near highways. This move is expected to impact various stakeholders, including hotel and dhaba owners who had planned to set up establishments along the highways. The restriction on new constructions within 40 meters of highways aims to regulate development in the region. Additionally, commercial activities within 75 meters of highways will also be prohibited, affecting businesses such as hotels and dhabas.