Following a strict Supreme Court directive, municipal authorities across major Indian cities have begun cracking down on commercial activities operating within residential zones. The ruling mandates that retail shops, grocery stores, hardware outlets, and restaurants situated in colonies and residential neighborhoods must either relocate to commercial zones or regularize their premises through conversion fees, provided local zoning laws permit. While professional offices such as clinics, law firms, and consultancies may continue subject to conversion clearances, retail establishments causing traffic congestion and parking issues face imminent notices and potential closures. Notably, these regulations apply strictly to urban municipal jurisdictions and do not affect rural or village marketplaces.
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