Rajasthan notifies rural land conversion rules, online system from Nov 2

The Rajasthan government has notified new rules for converting agricultural land to non-agricultural use in rural areas, replacing the 2007 framework. The Rajasthan Land Revenue (Use of Agricultural Land for Non-agricultural Purposes in Rural Areas) Rules, 2026, will take effect on 2 November 2026.

Under the new system, the sub-divisional officer will be the prescribed authority, and all applications must be submitted through a unified online portal. Once documents and proof of premium payment are uploaded, permission orders will be generated automatically. Application fees are Rs 2,000 for residential units and Rs 20,000 for other uses. Conversion premiums are linked to DLC rates, ranging from 0.5% for renewable energy to 10% for commercial use. Tourism units, stadiums and certain government projects get a 100% premium exemption. Land under acquisition, eco-sensitive zones, water bodies, and areas near defence installations remain restricted.

Industry stakeholders said the reforms will reduce delays. Federation of Hospitality and Tourism of Rajasthan president Surendra Singh Shahpura said revenue records will update automatically one month after approval, eliminating a process that earlier took considerable time.