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Jaipur's municipal heritage wing has issued a three-month sealing order for an old building in the Walled City's Chaura Rasta after discovering renovation work being carried out without mandatory approval. The action, taken under the JMC Act 2009, has also restricted access to adjoining shops. Officials reiterated that any repair, alteration or facade change to heritage structures requires prior clearance from the heritage-conservation cell, and violations can lead to sealing or even demolition. The move comes amid growing concern over unauthorised construction and structural modifications across the Walled City. Authorities say the latest action reflects a renewed push to safeguard heritage and improve regulatory compliance.
The municipal heritage wing in Jaipur recently issued a three-month sealing notice against the owner of an old building in the Walled City's Chaura Rasta area (near New Gate). The action followed a determination that renovation work was underway without requisite approval, in breach of regulations under the JMC Act 2009. As a result, the building and its adjoining shops have been rendered inaccessible for the duration of the seal period. Advertisement
The authorities reaffirmed that any repair, alteration or renovation - including painting, plastering, facade changes or structural modifications - to heritage structures demands prior clearance from the designated heritage-conservation cell. Carrying out such work without permission constitutes a violation, and can invite strict measures including sealing or even demolition of unauthorised additions.
This enforcement comes amid mounting concern over widespread unauthorised constructions, illegal shopfronts, and structural modifications across the Walled City - many of which had gone unchecked for years, drawing criticism from conservationists and civic-watch groups. Recent moves also include identification of unsafe or dilapidated heritage buildings for possible repair or demolition, reflecting a dual focus on heritage preservation and public safety.
Until recently, enforcement had often been inconsistent: some violators escaped scrutiny while others faced half-hearted action, owing to administrative inertia and shortages of trained heritage-conservation professionals. The sealing order is being presented as a renewed effort to restore regulatory discipline, protect heritage values, and curb further degradation of the city's historic architecture.
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