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The Maharashtra government has removed the need for separate Non-Agricultural (NA) permission for land conversion. Now, getting a building plan approved counts as NA clearance. This change ends the annual NA tax and introduces a one-time graded fee for land conversion.
The Maharashtra government has made a significant change to its land revenue law. This change will make it easier to develop land and reduce red tape. Now, people no longer need to get separate Non-Agricultural (NA) permission from district collectors when converting agricultural land for non-farming use.
Building Plan As Deemed NA
Under the new rules, when the town planning department or local planning authority approves a building plan, it will automatically be treated as deemed NA permission. This means that landowners no longer need to go to district collectors for a separate construction or NA certificate, as long as the proposed land use aligns with the approved development plan.
Gazette Notification Issued
Revenue Minister Chandrashekhar Bavankule has decided to make some changes, which are now officially announced in a government gazette. This reform updates the Maharashtra Land Revenue Code and removes the annual non-agricultural tax.
Ending Procedural Delays
Until now, people had to get building plan approval from planning authorities. After that, they had to go to district collector’s offices to get non-agricultural (NA) permission. This process often caused delays in land development and project execution. The new framework removes this extra step, allowing for faster approvals and smoother administrative processes.
Banks Directed On Loans
The government has made it clear that once planning authority permission is given, banks cannot ask for a separate NA certificate to approve loans. District collectors must share these guidelines with all banks.
Relief On Pending Dues
The government is helping landowners by waiving unpaid non-agricultural tax dues up to the date of the reform. However, if landowners converted their land to non-agricultural use before or after 2001, they must pay a one-time conversion fee within one year at set rates.
Online Application System
You can now apply for building permits online using the BPMS or Auto-DCR systems. After you receive construction permission, any changes in land use will be automatically recorded in the digital 7/12 land extract through the revenue department’s computer system.
Class-II Lands Unchanged
The government has made it clear that getting building permission does not change the status of Class-II occupancy lands. You still need to pay any required premium charges.
Graded Conversion Premium Rates
Replacing the annual NA tax, the state will levy a graded one-time conversion premium based on the land’s prevailing market value:
Up to 1,000 sq. m.: 0.10% of current market value
1,001 to 4,000 sq. m.: 0.25% of current market value
Above 4,000 sq. m.: 0.50% of current market value
Minister’s Statement
Revenue Minister Chandrashekhar Bavankule announced that the government is committed to helping the public and improving how it operates. He explained, “We made this decision based on the advice of Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis.
We have updated the Maharashtra Land Revenue Code and removed the annual non-agricultural tax. This change will greatly benefit citizens and help speed up development.”
Boost To Development
The reform will make it easier to convert land, attract investment, and speed up urban and infrastructure development in Maharashtra.
