SC Bans Construction Activity Within 100 Metres From Edge of Rajasthan's Jojari River
The bench said the restrictions are needed to protect the riverine ecosystem while Rajasthan prepares scientific flood-line and buffer-zone demarcation.
- On Monday, August 24, 2026, the Supreme Court Bench of Justices Vikram Nath and Sandeep Mehta banned construction within 100 metres of the Jojari River in Rajasthan, also prohibiting hazardous industries within 500 metres of the river's flow path.
- To address ongoing contamination in the Jojari, Bandi, and Luni rivers, the Court previously ordered the State to constitute an Integrated Coordination Group headed by the chief secretary to coordinate mitigation efforts.
- Observing that the high flood line remains scientifically undetermined, the Bench mandated interim safeguards to protect the riverine ecosystem until formal demarcation of ecological buffer zones is completed.
- Clarifying the roles, the Bench noted the Integrated Coordination Group serves as an internal arrangement for coordination that does not diminish the authority of existing monitoring committees despite membership overlap.
- Future hearings are scheduled for September 22, as the Supreme Court suggested State authorities may eventually need to relocate industrial areas from the river bank for long-term ecological health.
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Supreme Court Bans Construction Within 100 Metres Of Rajasthan’s Jojari River
New Delhi, Aug 24 (PTI) The Supreme Court on Monday banned construction or development activity of any nature within a distance of 100 metres from the edge of Jojari river in Rajasthan. A bench of Justices Vikram Nath and Sandeep Mehta passed the order in a suo motu case concerning contamination in the Jojari river. Earlier, the apex court had also flagged the issue of pollution in the Bandi and Luni rivers in the state. The bench referred to th…
Supreme Court bars construction, polluting activities near Jojari River in Rajasthan
The court said the 100-metre restriction would remain in force until a scientific exercise determines and demarcates the High Flood Line and the ecological buffer zones required for protecting the river.
Supreme Court bans construction within 100m of Rajasthan's Jojari river
The Supreme Court has imposed interim no-build and anti-pollution restrictions along Rajasthan's Jojari river. The move seeks to protect the damaged riverine ecosystem until scientific buffer lines are finalised.
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Hindustan TimesSC bans construction activity within 100 metres from edge of Rajasthan's Jojari river
New Delhi, Aug 24 (PTI) The Supreme Court on Monday banned construction or development activity of any nature within a distance of 100 metres from the edge of Jojari river in Rajasthan. A bench of Justices Vikram Nath and Sandeep Mehta passed the order in a suo motu case concerning contamination in the Jojari river. […]
SC Bans 'construction, Developmental Activities' Within 100m of Rajasthan's Jojari River, Imposes 500m Pollution Buffer
Get latest articles and stories on India at LatestLY. A bench of Justices Vikram Nath and Sandeep Mehta said the restrictions were necessary pending a scientific exercise to determine and demarcate the river's high flood line and the requisite ecological buffer zones. India News | SC Bans 'construction, Developmental Activities' Within 100m of Rajasthan's Jojari River, Imposes 500m Pollution Buffer.
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