Many land parcels considered agricultural properties are barren most of the time which makes it impossible to use these for farming. Besides, arable lands can be contemplated for the use of other purposes, such as constructing a residential property and a commercial space. In both scenarios, you will have to obtain a Change of Land Use (CLU) certificate.

Where to apply for a land conversion certificate in Chandigarh?

Under the Indian Constitution, the land falls under the State list, and therefore, different states have formulated their own rules and guidelines. While some states have authorised their revenue departments to oversee the CLU process, other states have directed their planning authorities to look after the matter. Generally, the landowner has to submit a particular CLU application to the district commissioner, district collector, the sub-divisional officer, or Tehsildar of the city to acquire the certificate. In the case of Chandigarh, the Department of Urban Planning is vested with the powers to grant the CLU certificate.

Land conversion charges in Chandigarh

The charges for land conversion or CLU can be defined as the fee that the landowner has to pay for receiving the CLU certificate. As different rules apply for providing the certificate in different states, their charges tend to vary. While some states charge a higher fees, others charge a small portion of the total land value. In the case of Chandigarh, the fee is Rs 5,000 for the first acre an additional Rs 1,000 for each extra acre.

Step-wise process to apply for a change of Land use

Here are some of the important steps to be followed by landowners for obtaining the CLU certificate at the earliest:

Step 1: Approach the department or authority concerned with the application. The applicant must ensure they are providing an application for the land conversion along with all documents. When applying in Chandigarh, one can approach the Department of Urban Planning.

Step 2: After the CLU application is accepted, the applicant will be asked to pay the total fee required. Upon the payment, the authority or department concerned will issue the receipt for the payment of the fee.

Step 3: This entails the physical inspection by the authority or department concerned after verification of all the documents for authenticity. So, it is important that you provide all the necessary documents and possess the original documents with you.

Step 4: Once the authority is satisfied after the inspection and views that you are eligible for the CLU certificate, it will immediately issue the certificate.

Step 5: After the completion of the conversion process, the authority concerned will make an entry in the records that will reflect the CLU.

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List of required documents for change of land use

There are certain documents required to support your claim for the land conversion. The requirement of such documents depends on the proposed change and the land type. Typically, these are some of the common documents needed for the application process:

  • Copy of the Sale Deed
  • Latest copies of the Jamabandis
  • Identity proof of the owner
  • Copy of mutation certificate
  • Copy of the Partition Deed if the land has been inherited
  • Bhulekh copy
  • Receipt of the payment of land revenue
  • Record of rights, tenancy, and crops
  • Proof of any occupancy
  • Letter of authorisation in case of co-shareholders/joint owners of the land
  • Encumbrance certificate