Explanation:

The Rajasthan state government has given relaxation to the developers constructing affordable houses under the public private partnership (PPP) mode in the state.

This is part of government’s push to improve the efficacy of affordable housing scheme in Rajasthan

The decision was taken after the pace to construct affordable houses including economic weaker section (EWS) and lower income group (LIG) slowed down due to existing policies, which became a hindrance in achieving a target of 4,200 houses.

Along with providing setback relaxation to construct multi-storied affordable houses on private land, the government has also provided relaxation in granting approvals.

For a building having height up to 45 meters, the developers will be provided 6 metre setback. For this, there will not be any requirement to seek approval of the state government.

Similarly, the urban improvement trusts (UITs) and development authorities (DAs) can provide a height clearance up to 30 meters and 40 meters respectively, at its level without seeking higher approval.