Raj govt justifies move to seal gates of Raj Mahal Palace

Jaipur, Sep 1 (PTI) Rajasthan government today justifiedJaipur Development Authority’s move to seal the gates offormer Jaipur Royal family’s hotel Raj Mahal Palace and saidit was "completely legal and bona fide" as the action wastaken for public land. "The gate which was sealed is located in Khasra number 194which is a government land and the acquisition is alreadyupheld by Supreme Court so there is nothing worth controversy. The step was taken in the interest of public and the landwill be use accordingly," UDH Minister Rajpal Singh said. He said the decree which the former royal family isshowing has nothing to do with the said Khasra number. "If they have any problem or confusion with regard todemarcation of the land, there are certain agencies to get theland demarked but the JDA has taken this action for its ownland," he said. "The action of the JDA is to ensure possession of its landand this is also the concern of the government," he said. The minister informed the JDA had served notice for actionon August 22 and the action was taken on August 24. On today’s rally by Padmini Devi of the former royalfamily, the minister said this was an all-community rally notby Rajput community. He said that he was approached by Devi or her daughterDiya Kumari, who is a BJP MLA. "Diya Kumari is our party MLA, a law abiding citizen andshe is like my younger sister but such actions are the part ofadministration, not a political matter," he said. PTI SDA RCBZMNRCB