Can I build a house on agricultural land in Tamilnadu?

Nowadays, investors in our country are finding innovative ways to earn returns from their investments. One such way is buying agricultural land. While some people buy such land as an asset, others buy it to leverage the growing market of organic vegetables and fruits. Some people want to construct properties on such land as well. But is it possible? can I build a house on agricultural land in Tamilnadu, Maharashtra, or any other part of India? Let’s find out:

You can’t build a house on agricultural land legally. However, the law may vary from one state to another.

For instance, as per the Karnataka Land Revenue Act, you can build a farmhouse on agricultural land but its size shouldn’t be more than 10 percent of the landholding. Moreover, the farmhouse should be for self-use only or for residential purposes of family members, servants, or dependents. Farmers can use it for purpose of storing agricultural products, tethering cattle, or agricultural operations.

You can’t carry out commercial or residential development on agricultural land in our country unless there’s a ‘change of land use’ done. You are required to submit an application to the Commissioner of the Land Revenue Department to obtain the “change of land use”. You need to mention all the reasons for the conversion in the application.

The Original Sale Deed or partition deed or gift deed

ID Proof

Latest paid tax receipt

Certified survey Map

The Mutation Letter

You are also required to pay a fee to convert agricultural land into non-agricultural land.  The fees depend on the location as well as the type of the property. The details like the ownership details of the previous and present owners, type of soil and crops on the land, existing mortgages, and size of the land plot are required to be mentioned. You can obtain certified copies of these documents from the Revenue Office or the Tahasildar office. You have to pay the unpaid dues then and there and have to attach copies of the payment proof.

The state government of Karnataka passed amendments to the land reforms act that liberalised farmland ownership and allowed non-agriculturists to purchase agricultural land.

Now you know the answer to your query on “can we build house on agricultural land.”

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