The Rajasthan Cabinet on Wednesday (January 21, 2026) approved a Bill to designate certain areas in the State as “disturbed” to address the issue of distress sale of properties and infringement of tenants’ rights during communal violence. The Bill will be tabled in the upcoming budget session of the State Assembly.
Law Minister Jogaram Patel said after the Cabinet meeting in Jaipur that the areas affected by violence, mob unrest, or “improper clustering” — with a change in demographic profile — could be declared as disturbed. The transfer of immovable properties in such areas without prior permission of the competent authority will be null and void.
The proposed legislation has been titled as the Rajasthan Prohibition of Transfer of Immovable Property and Provisions for Protection of Tenants from Eviction from the Premises in Disturbed Areas Bill, 2026.
“We have noticed that the population of a particular community is increasing fast in certain areas… The demographic imbalance disturbs communal harmony and creates difficulties for permanent residents. The situation during riots and public unrest warrants a special law to deal with these issues,” Mr. Patel said.
The Minister said the permanent residents of the areas affected by communal violence were often forced to sell their properties at low prices. The Bill, which will deal with this situation, has made the offences committed in violation of its provisions non-bailable and cognisable, and punishable with imprisonment ranging from three to five years and a fine.
