Converting agricultural land to residential or commercial in India requires navigating state-specific laws and obtaining approvals from revenue or planning authorities. The process involves fees and extensive documentation, with timelines varying by state.
Gujarat received 56,000 applications to convert agricultural land for non-agricultural use in 2019-2020, generating over Rs. 2,000 crore in revenue.
Mussoorie Dehradun Development Authority (MDDA) incorporates 10 villages into master plan 2025 after public consultation, aiming to categorize land use and address local concerns about property price impact.
BMC explores reclaiming part of Campa Cola premises due to illegal construction by the developer without proper approval. The land's use change and costs pose challenges.
HMDA rejects BPS papers of 65 educational institutions in Hyderabad for non-compliance with regularization rules. Demolition possible, but officials are proceeding cautiously.
Karnataka's government moves to regularize illegal buildings through the Akrama-Sakrama scheme, expanding the cutoff date for applications to end of 2013.
Developers surrendering Special Economic Zones (SEZs) must pledge to adhere to government land-use guidelines. Respective state governments will oversee these lands for infrastructure projects aligned with original SEZ objectives.
The Allahabad High Court has dismissed a review petition by Noida and Greater Noida authorities regarding NCR Planning Board approvals, delaying flat possessions. Relief for buyers as villagers' petition to quash land acquisition fails.
DLF seeks refund of Rs 235 crore license fees from Haryana government for various projects in Gurgaon to boost cash reserves.
Rajasthan's 2000 regulation allows unauthorized constructions by paying penalties, impacting urban planning and leading to misuse of land for commercial purposes in residential areas.