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Published on: Jun 24, 2026

Rajasthan Land Conversion

Land conversion is a process of converting agricultural land to non-agricultural land. As per conversion of agricultural land for non-agricultural purposes in Rural Areas Rules, 1992, agricultural land in Rajasthan can be converted for residential, commercial purposes such as trade or commerce or business purposes only by taking earlier permission from the competent authority in the state. This article examines the procedure for Rajasthan Land Conversion in detail.

Purpose of Land Conversion

According to the Urban Land Ceiling and Regulation Act, 1976, agriculture land in Rajasthan can be converted for the following purposes:

Residential
Commercial
Industrial area
Medical facilities
Salt manufacturing
Public utility

Lands Not Covered Under Land Conversion Rules

No permission is granted for conversion of the following lands in Rajasthan:

No permission will be given for conversion of land which is under acquisition under the Land Acquisition Act, 1894
If the land is falling within the boundary limit of any railway line, state highway, national highway or any other road maintained by the Central or State Government, such land cannot be converted
Lands falling within the radius of 1 km of the outer limit of abadi of the village for an industrial unit or lime kiln or an industrial area cannot be converted

Note: This restriction will not apply where the conversion is sought for the brick kiln or non-polluting industry, small or cottage industry.

Land used as catchment areas of a tank, village pond, land used as a pathway to any cremation or burial ground, village pond, even if not so recorded in the village revenue map or revenue record

Fee for Rajasthan Land Conversion

The fee payable for the conversion of agricultural land for non-agricultural purposes in Rajasthan is tabulated here:

S.No	Purposes	Fee
1	Residential purpose - For a village having a population of fewer than 5000 persons	Rs.1 per sq. m for an area up to 2000 square meter. Rs.2 per sq m for area excess 2000 square meter.
2	Residential purpose - For a village having a population of more than 5000 persons.	Rs.2 per sq. m for an area up to 2000 square meter. Rs.4 per sq m for area excess 2000 square meter.
3	Commercial purposes	Rs.4 per sq. m for a land area up to 200 sq. meter Rs.8 per sq m for land area excess 200 sq. meter
4	The industrial purpose or industrial area	Rs. 1 per square meter
5	Salt manufacturing purpose	Rs. 1000 for every hectare of land
6	Medical facility for advanced medical services or super speciality as per the plan approved by the State Government.	Rs.1 per square meter
7	Charitable institutions	Rs.1 per square meter
8	Nursing homes, hospitals, diagnostic centres, clinics and dispensaries run on commercial lands and not covered by other categories	Rs.3 per square meter

Exemption of Fee

A Khatedar tenant can convert his agricultural holding for construction of a dwelling house or cattle shed or storehouse on an area not exceeding 500 square meters without any fee payable. The area so converted will continue to be in his khatedari tenant. No fee will be payable by any department of State Government or a local authority for the conversion of agricultural land for any official use.

Prescribed Authority for Land Conversion in Rajasthan

Prescribed authority for the conversion of agriculture land into non-agriculture purpose in Rajasthan is explained as follows:

Purpose	Prescribed Authority
Residential purposes	Tahsildar - If the area does not exceed 2000 square metres Sub-Divisional Officer – If the area does not exceed 4000 square metres Collector – If the area exceeds 4000 square metres
Commercial purpose	Collector for petrol-pump, weigh-bridge purposes State Government for hotel, resort, cinema purposes Sub-divisional officer for all other purposes
Salt manufacturing purposes	Tahsildar - For the area does not exceed 3 hectares Sub-divisional officer – If the area exceeds 3 hectares
The industrial purpose or industrial area	Tahsildar – If the area does not exceed 1000 square metres Sub-divisional officer for the area does not exceed 1 hectare. District Collector - If the area does not exceed 20 hectares. Divisional Commissioner for the area does not exceed 30 hectares. State Government through the Collector where the area exceeds 30 hectares.
Public Utility Purpose	Sub-divisional officer
Medical facilities	State Government through the Collector

Documents Required for Rajasthan Land Conversion

Self-attested copy of Jamabandi
Self-attested copy of Revenue map showing the land sought to be converted in the red link
In case of a residential colony or industrial area, layout plan to be submitted
Details of tress in proposed land – How many trees standing and how many of trees likely to be removed
Self-affidavit stating that ready for planting three trees instead of one tree
Copy of challan
Details regarding the purpose of conversion

Land Conversion Application Form

A khatedar tenant (applicant), who seeking permission for conversion of agricultural land for any non-agricultural purpose needs to submit an application form along with the all required documents to the prescribed authority (refer above). Once the application is accepted, the land conversion order will be issued.

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Apply online for Land Conversion

Step 1: Visit Rajasthan single-window clearance system (SWCS) official webpage. Step 2: Click on sign in or sign up tap from home page. Image-1-Rajasthan-Land-Conversion

Home screen Rajasthan Land Conversion

User Registration

Step 3: If the applicant is a new user of SWCS then fill up the details of Entrepreneur, Investor, and Individual Registration (One-Time) to login to the dashboard page. Image-2-Rajasthan-Land-Conversion

Login to the Portal

Step 4: Enter the SSOID and password for login to the portal. Image-3-Rajasthan-Land-Conversion

Login Password Rajasthan Land Conversion Step 5: On the dashboard, click on the hyperlink (I want to submit a new application) select the appropriate option from the menu. Step 6: Click on Conversion of Land from Agriculture to Non-Agriculture in Urban Area under Rajasthan Land Revenue Rules under Sec 90A, 2012.

Complete Application Form

Step 7: Fill all the mandatory information in the application form and upload all documents as prescribed above.

Name of Tenant
Aadhaar number
Bhamashah number
Father or Husband’s number
Email ID
Address of the land
Khasara number of the land

Make Payment

Step 8: Make payment by clicking on Pay Now. Only internet banking facility is available for land conversion in SWCS. Step 9: Once the applicant has applied, it will be forwarded to the concerned approving agency for the approval process.

Download Land Conversion Order

Step 10: The applicant can track the application by merely visiting SWCS. Steps 11: Once the application has approved logon to the portal again to download the conversion order.

Converting Land For Non-Agricultural Purpose

After receiving the conversion order, khatedar tenant will be entitled to convert agricultural land for non-agricultural purposes. Converted land can’t be transferred for two years, after two years such land may be transferred without payment of fee and obtaining permission from the prescribed authority.

Entry in Revenue Records

After the issue of conversion order, the Tahsildar will reduce the area of Khatedari land by making necessary entries in the revenue records.

Penaltyyour

If a person has used his Khatedari land for any non-agricultural purpose, without obtaining prior permission of the prescribed authority, such person shall be liable to a penalty equal to 25% of the amount of premium (fee), in addition to the premium payable.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Rajasthan Land Conversion Process for Non.

Land conversion in Rajasthan allows agricultural land to be converted for non-agricultural purposes such as residential, commercial, industrial, medical facilities, salt manufacturing, and public utility. This process is governed by the Conversion of Agricultural Land for Non-Agricultural Purposes in Rural Areas Rules, 1992.

No permission will be granted for the conversion of land that is under acquisition under the Land Acquisition Act, 1894, or falls within the boundary limit of any railway line, state highway, national highway, or any other road maintained by the central or state government. Additionally, lands falling within a 1 km radius of the village's outer limit cannot be converted for industrial units, lime kilns, or industrial areas.

Yes, a fee is payable for the conversion of agricultural land for non-agricultural purposes in Rajasthan. The fee varies depending on the purpose of conversion, the area of land, and the population of the village. The fees range from Rs. 1 per square meter for charitable institutions to Rs. 8 per square meter for commercial purposes exceeding 200 square meters.

The prescribed authority for land conversion in Rajasthan varies based on the purpose and area of the land. For residential purposes, it can be the Tahsildar, Sub-Divisional Officer, or Collector, depending on the area. For commercial purposes, it can be the Collector or the State Government. For industrial purposes, it ranges from the Tahsildar to the State Government, based on the area.

The documents required for land conversion in Rajasthan include a self-attested copy of the Jamabandi, a revenue map showing the land, a layout plan (for residential colonies or industrial areas), details of trees on the proposed land, a self-affidavit, a copy of the challan, and details regarding the purpose of conversion.

Yes, there is an online process for land conversion in Rajasthan through the Rajasthan Single Window Clearance System (SWCS). The applicant can register, fill out the application form, upload documents, and make payments through this portal.

A khatedar tenant can convert their agricultural holding for constructing a dwelling house, cattle shed, or storehouse on an area not exceeding 500 square meters without paying any fee. Additionally, no fee is payable by any department of the State Government or a local authority for converting agricultural land for official use.

Yes, converted land can be transferred in Rajasthan after two years from the date of conversion without paying any fee or obtaining permission from the prescribed authority. However, it cannot be transferred within the first two years of conversion.

If a person has used their khatedari land for non-agricultural purposes without obtaining prior permission from the prescribed authority, they shall be liable to pay a penalty equal to 25% of the premium (fee) amount, in addition to the premium payable.

After the issue of a conversion order, the Tahsildar will reduce the area of khatedari land by making necessary entries in the revenue records.