Janta Market Escapes Bulldozer Action as Housing Board Approves Historic 30-Year Lease Settlement
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Janta Market avoids demolition after Jharkhand Housing Board approves a 30-year lease for shopkeepers.Summary
The Jharkhand State Housing Board halted planned demolition of Dhanbad's Janta Market, opting instead to grant shopkeepers a 30-year lease. This decision followed years of trader resistance and political intervention, saving hundreds of businesses. Internal discussions about back-rent calculations remain unresolved, with final lease terms pending regulatory approval from Ranchi. The move contrasts with ongoing state-wide anti-encroachment campaigns, though Janta Market's historical status allowed this compromise.
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