How to convert agricultural land to non agricultural land?

Wondering how to convert agricultural land to non agricultural land in Karnataka?

The process of converting agricultural land to non-agricultural land involves several steps and legal procedures. I have shared the detailed procedure below for your reference.

What is Agriculture to Non Agricultural Conversion Process?

1. Obtain Consent:

   • Mandatory consent

     is required from local authorities for changing the land use.

   • Typically, you need to apply to the Commissioner of Land Revenue Department, stating the reasons for such conversion.

2. Application Form:

   • Obtain an application form for land conversion from the concerned authorities.

   • Fill in the required details, including the land’s location, survey number, and extent.

3. Verification and Survey:

   • The authorities will verify the application and conduct a survey of the land.

   • They will assess whether the conversion complies with local regulations.

4. Payment of Conversion Fees:

   • Pay the prescribed

     conversion fees

     based on the land’s extent and location.

   • The fees vary depending on the state and local rules.

5. Change of Land Records:

   • Once approved, the land records will be updated to reflect the change from agricultural to non-agricultural use.

6. Legal Documentation:

   • Prepare a

     conversion deed

     or other legal documents to formalize the change.

   • Consult a property lawyer to ensure compliance with all legal requirements.

I hope you get an idea of how to convert agricultural land into non agricultural in Karnataka.

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A legal procedure known as DC Conversion allows the conversion of agricultural land to non agriculture land in Karnataka. It is possible to use the transformed non-agricultural land for residential, commercial, or industrial uses. Using land for non-agricultural activities is known as "DC conversion," and it is authorised by the District Commissioner.

The owner of the land must apply for a DC conversion under Section 95 of the Karnataka Land Revenue Act for the conversion of agricultural land to non agricultural land. If the property is DC Converted, the owner can obtain an A Khata Certificate.

Landowners who fail to secure the DC conversion for agricultural property will be fined, and any development they have already completed will be demolished by the relevant authorities. Obtaining loans and building permits would be challenging. It is forbidden to build residential units on agricultural property, so it's crucial to have a DC conversion certificate before beginning any construction work.

What is the Process of Agricultural to Non Agricultural Land Conversion?

For converting agricultural land to non agricultural land, you will need to log in to the

and select Apply Online For Land

Conversion to submit an application online.

This will land you on a new page and will provide you with options like;

• Land Conversion For Lands Outside Master Plan Area With Notarised Affidavit

• Land Conversion for Land Purchase in Master Plan Published By Local Planning Authority

You can choose accordingly for the conversion of agricultural land to non agriculture.

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The district revenue office or the planning body has the power to approve a change in land use. However, it should be noted that because land in India is a state subject, the state creates and upholds the rules governing land-use change throughout the state. The owner may need to seek a higher authority than the revenue department or the planning body if there is a need for the conversion of land from agricultural to non-agricultural.

I have gone through Aman’s answer about the land conversion rules, and I completely agree with him. I would like to especially thank him for providing the list of documents that would be required for the process of land conversion.

The revenue department in Uttar Pradesh has the power to approve the NA conversion of land for residential use. In Jharkhand and Bihar, the local sub-divisional magistrate (SDM) has the authority to approve changes to land use.

In Andhra Pradesh, the tehsildars and revenue divisional officers have the jurisdiction to approve a change in land use, whereas the commissioner of the land revenue department has the ability to approve land conversions in Karnataka. In Odisha, the authority responsible for approving land-use conversion is the tehsildar/sub-collector.

If the acreage does not exceed 2,000 square metres, the owner in Rajasthan must contact the tehsildar to have his agricultural land converted for residential use. If the area does not exceed 4,000 square metres, the same owner must contact the sub-divisional officer. Owners of spaces larger than 4,000 square metres should speak with the district collector.

The town planning division is in charge of approving land-use changes in Punjab and Haryana. Owners must apply to the collector for permission under the Maharashtra Land Revenue Code before using agricultural land for non-agricultural purposes. The Delhi Development Authority (DDA) in Delhi permits the conversion of land.

I would like to conclude here about the conversion of land from agricultural to non-agricultural. I hope this helps:)

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Before I explain about the conversion

of land from agricultural to non agricultural

, let me first explain what agricultural land is. Agricultural land is defined as the portion of the land area that is under permanent pastures, arable or crops, and more.

Law does not permit building industries, factories, houses, etc. on agricultural land no matter who the property’s owner is. You can construct any structure only after converting the agricultural land into non-agricultural (NA) land.

You are required to get an obligatory consent to get a ‘change of land use’ from the local authorities. For this, you have to submit an application for conversion of agricultural land to non-agriculture to the Land Revenue Department’s commissioner mentioning the reason behind the conversion. You also have to mention details like the extent of land, kind of crops and soil, mortgages, names of the present and previous owners, etc. 

Don’t forget to attach the following documents with the application letter:

• ID Proof

• Latest tax paid receipt

• Certified survey map

• Mutation Letter

• Original Sale Deed (or partition/gift deed)

You can obtain the certified copies of the documents that are mentioned above from the Revenue Office or Tahasildar. There should be no pending litigation or dues on the agricultural land.

You are also required to pay an obligatory fee depending on the kind of the property and its locality.

After that, the Collector or Deputy Commissioner will verify the documents and will allow conversion only if they are convinced that required conditions have been met.

The conversion must be permissible under the land’s master plan. A conversion order allowing the change in land from agricultural to non-agricultural will be issued.

The land will be officially converted to non-agricultural land once a Conversion Certificate is obtained.

I hope now you know how

conversion of land from agricultural to non agricultural is done

.