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The Rajasthan government has defended its decision to merge Jaipur Municipal Corporation Heritage and Jaipur Municipal Corporation Greater, highlighting public interest and financial efficiency as key reasons. A Congress leader challenged the move through a Public Interest Litigation, claiming it reduces democratic representation by lowering the number of municipal wards from 250 to 150. The High Court has allowed more time for response, with the next hearing scheduled later this month. The merger also brings roughly 80 villages and 1.75 lakh people under unified governance.
The Rajasthan government has defended the merger of Jaipur Municipal Corporation Heritage and Jaipur Municipal Corporation Greater, stating it serves public interest and will ease financial pressures on the state treasury. During the High Court proceedings, the government emphasized that maintaining two separate municipal corporations leads to unnecessary duplication of resources, including infrastructure, vehicles, and staffing, which imposes avoidable financial burdens. Advertisement
The merger was challenged through a Public Interest Litigation by Congress city president RR Tiwari, who argued that the move was arbitrary, unconstitutional, and undermines democratic governance. The notification issued in March, which reversed the municipal corporations to their previous structure from five years ago, would reduce the number of wards from 250 to 150, potentially diluting local representation. Tiwari's legal team stressed that this change could weaken governance, especially with the inclusion of around 80 villages and a population of approximately 1.75 lakh within the municipal limits.
Advocate General Rajendra Prasad, representing the state, described the petition as politically motivated, noting that Tiwari had contested the Hawa Mahal assembly seat as a Congress candidate. He clarified that the merger falls under Section 3 of the Rajasthan Municipal Corporations Act and is aimed at streamlining administration while reducing public expenditure. The government also pointed out that the merger would prevent overlapping administrative structures and ensure better utilisation of municipal resources.
The High Court has granted additional time for Tiwari's response, and the next hearing is scheduled later this month. Both sides are expected to present detailed arguments regarding governance, financial efficiency, and the impact on citizens' representation.
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