Lands that have been declared as agricultural cannot be utilized for residential, commercial or industrial purposes except on conversion of the same into non-agricultural land. The process of converting agricultural land into a non-agricultural land is called land conversion, or in other words, DC Conversion; the latter name being enforced as the conversion is generally endorsed by a Deputy Commissioner. The procedure for land conversion varies from State to State in India, as it comes under the jurisdiction of the State Governments. In this article, we look at the procedure for land conversion in Karnataka.
Importance of a Conversion Certificate
Conversion certificate plays an important role when you want to use your agricultural land for other purposes. Without representing this certificate, you will not be allowed to build anything on the land, and it may also attract heavy penalties on you. Moreover, it gives the right to demolish the property by the concerned authority on which the construction is done without taking permission. Hence, make sure you get a land conversion certificate before buying a house or when you are planning to use your agricultural land for purposes other than agriculture.
Land Conversion Procedure
The land conversion takes place by applying to the commissioner of the land revenue department. The application should be inclusive of a statement which conveys the purpose of conversion. Moreover, the application should consist of details about the extent of land, names of the present and former owners, type of soil and crops nurtured in the land, mortgages, and the likes of it. The applicant can access these details from the revenue office or from the Tahsildar.
Documents required for the Conversion Certificate
*The title deed of the concerned property
*Mutation certificate
*Original sale deed
*No Objection Certificate (NOC) from the concerned authorities
*A copy land map and land records
*Registration certificate of the concerned property
*A copy of the site and building plan
*Latest tax payment receipts
*Zonal certificate from the Urban Development Authority
*Copy of Form 10 (certified) as proof for occupancy rights
*A certified copy of Survey Map