[̂(1) Strips of land to be sold at double the reserve price-Small strips of land which are not fit to be disposed of as plots shall be sold to the owners of the adjoining plots at the rate of double the reserve price. Such strips of land shall be disposed of on an out-right sale if the adjoining property is free hold, and leased out if the adjoining property owner has only lease-hold rights].
(2) Auction.- Where two or more persons are interested in the strip, there shall be auction only between those whose plots or building adjoining the strip of land provided that before auctioning such strip of land a public notice shall be issued.
(3) Land use.- These strips of land may be sold for such purpose as is pennisslble under the rules, regulating sale of land in the area and for such construction as is permissible under those rules;
provided that before disposing any strip of land, building line shall be demarcated which shall be maintained.
Explanation.- (1) Definition.- A strip of land shall mean a piece of land adjoining an existing plot which cannot put to independent use and which shall in no case exceed 1 GO sq. yds. in area. No strip of land shall be sold:-
(i) if it endangers public safety or is against traffic regulation; and
(ii) if is to be used for a purpose other than the Jauilding to which such strip is adjacent;
(iii) until a building line is established.
1. Substituted vide Notificatiori No. F. 3(179) UDH/83 dated 24.3.1984, published in Raj. Gazette Part 6tGa) dated 16.8.1984, page 64.
56 Raj. Improvement Trust (Disposal of Urban Land) Rules, 1974
Explanation.- (2) disputes and decisions of Government.- A particular area whether or othenwise is a strip of land shall be decided by the particular Trust in consultation with the Chief Town Planner and Architectural Adviser or his nominee not below the rank of Asstt. Town Planner. In case of difference of opinion, the decision of the State Government shall be final.