On March 6, 2026, the Rajasthan Legislative Assembly passed the ‘Rajasthan Prohibition of Transfer of Immovable Property and Provision for Protection of Tenants from Eviction from Premises in Disturbed Areas Bill, 2026’. This new legislation aims to regulate property transactions in designated disturbed areas and protect tenants from eviction, despite facing criticism from opposition parties.
Rajasthan is now the second state after Gujarat to implement such a law. Parliamentary Affairs Minister Jogaram Patel emphasized that the legislation was crafted to maintain social balance and harmony, asserting that it is not targeted at any specific religion or community.
The law allows the state government to declare certain areas as ‘disturbed’ if public order is threatened by riots, mob violence, or demographic imbalances. Property transactions in these areas require prior approval from a competent authority, ensuring fair value and consent in transactions.
Critics, including Rajasthan Congress chief Govind Singh Dotasra, argue that the bill could exacerbate communal tensions and increase government control over property transactions. Dotasra has vowed to repeal the bill if the Congress returns to power in 2028.
The bill includes provisions for tenant protection in riot-affected areas, requiring landlords to rebuild and accommodate tenants in the event of property destruction. Violators of the bill face severe penalties, including imprisonment and fines.
Published in SouthAsianDesk, March 7, 2026
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