Supreme Court Sets Two-Week Deadline for Jaipur Tribunal Appeals

The Story in Brief

The Supreme Court has directed the Jaipur Development Appellate Tribunal to decide all pending appeals concerning alleged illegal constructions and encroachments in Jaipur within two weeks. The court held the tribunal’s Presiding Officer personally accountable for compliance. The August 5 order followed concerns that interim relief had delayed action by the Jaipur Development Authority.

The JDA alleges that land marked for agriculture or open space was encroached upon, with commercial complexes and a resort built without required permissions. It had started demolition and sealing proceedings, but affected parties secured interim protection from the tribunal. The Supreme Court asked the tribunal to speed up hearings. Final violations remain to be determined.

The Indian Opinion

A firm deadline may help prevent prolonged interim orders from weakening enforcement. However, the allegations and individual permissions still require proper examination. Treating the case only as a conflict between authorities and alleged encroachers would be one-sided. Personal accountability for delay may improve urgency, but the tribunal must also have enough time to hear appeals fairly before final decisions are made.

Source: www.deccanherald.com

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