“Pink City Turning Into Sink City”: Rajasthan HC Takes Suo Motu PIL Over Poor Road Conditions in Jaipur

The Rajasthan High Court has taken suo motu cognizance of news reports on Jaipur’s deteriorating public roads and treated them as a Public Interest Litigation (PIL).

The Court observed violations of Articles 21 and 49 of the Constitution and directed State authorities to survey road conditions and file an action plan within four weeks with a timeline for repairs.

Notices were issued to the Chief Secretary of Rajasthan, Principal Secretary of Urban Development, Jaipur Development Authority, and Municipal Corporations, seeking affidavits detailing current conditions and corrective measures.

The court directed that the order be published publicly to invite suggestions from citizens and experts.