What is this service?
The official order permitting agricultural land to be used for a non-agricultural purpose.
Agricultural land cannot lawfully be put to non-agricultural use without conversion ordered by the Deputy Commissioner under the Karnataka Land Revenue Act. The application runs through the revenue system, and the conversion order specifies the permitted use. Buying agricultural land for non-agricultural purposes without conversion is a standard and serious mistake.
Why and when you need it
- Why
- Without conversion, non-agricultural use and construction on agricultural land are unlawful.
- Who needs it
- Owners and buyers intending to use agricultural land for residential, commercial, industrial or institutional purposes.
- When
- Before any non-agricultural use, layout formation or construction on agricultural land.
Required documents
- RTC / Pahani and mutation records
- Title documents of the land
- Survey sketch and village map
- Identity proof of the applicant
- Proposed use details
Identity and supporting documents
- PAN card of each applicant or party
- Aadhaar card or another government photo identity and address proof
- Passport-size photographs
- For companies and associations: incorporation documents, board resolution and authorisation letter
Step-by-step procedure
- Verify the land classification and title from revenue records
- Prepare the conversion application with the proposed use
- Apply through the revenue system
- Support inspection and objections if raised
- Obtain and verify the conversion order
Fees, stamp duty and timelines
- Government fee
- Government fees, where applicable, are paid only on the official portal or at the government office. Confirm the current amount on the official portal before payment.
- Assistance charges
- Professional assistance charges are quoted after understanding your requirement. Government fees and SRCHN service charges are always shown separately. Confirm the final quote before work begins.
- Processing time
- Processing time varies by office and case. No completion timeline is guaranteed.
Government fees and SRCHN assistance charges are always kept separate. Nothing here is an invented price - confirm current amounts on the official portal or with our team before paying.
Legal requirements
- Karnataka Land Revenue Act, 1964 - conversion provisions
- Applicable land-reforms restrictions on who may hold agricultural land
Common rejection reasons
- Land under acquisition, grant conditions or other restrictions
- Applicant not eligible to hold or convert the land
- Proposed use conflicting with planning designations
Important cautions
Never buy agricultural land assuming conversion will follow - verify eligibility first
The conversion order specifies the use - using the land beyond it is unlawful
Land-reform rules restrict who can hold agricultural land - confirm eligibility before purchase
FAQs
Can anyone buy agricultural land in Karnataka?
No - land-reform law restricts who may hold agricultural land. Confirm eligibility before any purchase.
What is DC conversion?
The common name for conversion ordered by the Deputy Commissioner under the Karnataka Land Revenue Act.
Does conversion change ownership?
No - it changes permitted use. Ownership and title are separate.
