Rajasthan Government Clears Draft Law on Property Transfers in Disturbed Localities

The Rajasthan Cabinet approved a draft law to restrict transfer of immovable property in areas declared “disturbed”, making any transfer without prior government permission invalid and void.

The decision follows concerns that communal tension and mob violence in certain localities have forced residents to sell property at distressed prices.

The proposed "Rajasthan Prohibition of Transfer of Immovable Property and Provision for Protection of Tenants from Eviction from Premises in Disturbed Areas Bill, 2026" will be placed before the Assembly.

The State will be empowered to notify disturbed areas, and violations will be cognisable and non-bailable offences punishable with three to five years’ imprisonment and fine.