Rajasthan approves draft Bill to restrict property transfer in ‘disturbed areas’ to address communal tension
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Why in news
The Rajasthan Cabinet approved a draft Bill to restrict property transfers in 'disturbed areas' to prevent distress sales and tenant evictions during communal violence.
Background
The Rajasthan Prohibition of Transfer of Immovable Property and Provisions for Protection of Tenants from Eviction from the Premises in Disturbed Areas Bill, 2026, proposes making property transfer offenses in disturbed areas non-bailable. Penalties include imprisonment from three to five years and a fine.
Facts for Prelims
- Act / BillRajasthan Prohibition of Transfer of Immovable Property and Provisions for Protection of Tenants from Eviction from the Premises in Disturbed Areas Bill, 2026
- FactOffenses in disturbed areas under the proposed bill are non-bailable
- FactProposed imprisonment for property transfer offenses ranges from three to five years
- PlaceRajasthan
For Mains
Q. Discuss the legislative measures required to protect the property rights of marginalized communities during periods of communal unrest and civil distress.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Legal protection: Safeguarding tenant rights against coercive eviction during periods of communal volatility
- Regulatory oversight: Balancing individual property rights with state intervention to prevent distress sales
- Enforcement mechanism: Transitioning from voluntary compliance to non-bailable criminal penalties for property fraud
Keywords: Distress sales · Tenant rights · Communal violence · Property rights · Legislative intervention
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