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Supreme Court bans construction within 100 m of Rajasthan's Jojari River
✍️ Hindustan Times
🗓 24 Aug 2026, 02:50 PM
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The Supreme Court has ordered a complete halt to any building activity within a 100‑metre radius of the Jojari River in Rajasthan, citing environmental concerns.
The apex court issued a directive prohibiting any construction work within a 100‑metre buffer zone from the banks of the Jojari River in Rajasthan. The order, delivered after petitions highlighting the river's deteriorating condition, aims to protect the waterway from further encroachment and pollution.
The court emphasized that the ban applies to all forms of development, including residential, commercial and infrastructural projects, until a comprehensive environmental assessment is completed. Authorities have been instructed to enforce the ruling and monitor compliance on the ground.
State officials said they will coordinate with local bodies to demarcate the restricted area and ensure that ongoing projects are either halted or relocated in line with the judgment. The decision reflects growing judicial scrutiny of unregulated construction near fragile ecosystems across the country.
Environmental groups welcomed the verdict, calling it a necessary step to safeguard the river’s flow and biodiversity. They urged the government to expedite remedial measures and promote sustainable land‑use practices in the region.
The court emphasized that the ban applies to all forms of development, including residential, commercial and infrastructural projects, until a comprehensive environmental assessment is completed. Authorities have been instructed to enforce the ruling and monitor compliance on the ground.
State officials said they will coordinate with local bodies to demarcate the restricted area and ensure that ongoing projects are either halted or relocated in line with the judgment. The decision reflects growing judicial scrutiny of unregulated construction near fragile ecosystems across the country.
Environmental groups welcomed the verdict, calling it a necessary step to safeguard the river’s flow and biodiversity. They urged the government to expedite remedial measures and promote sustainable land‑use practices in the region.