Revenue Suit & Proceeding Guide

Land Conversion Cases (Section 90-A)

Applications or regularisation cases regarding changing agricultural land use for residential development, commercial layouts, or industrial units.

Statutory Source: Section 90-A, Rajasthan Land Revenue Act 1956

Competent Court: Sub-Divisional Officer (SDO) / Urban Local Bodies (JDA / UIT / Municipalities)

Legal Overview & Purpose

Understanding Land Conversion Cases (Section 90-A)

Section 90-A of the Rajasthan Land Revenue Act, 1956 regulates the conversion of agricultural land holdings for non-agricultural purposes (residential layouts, commercial hubs, institutional or industrial units). It sets statutory guidelines for surrendering tenancy rights to the state or urban development body in exchange for conversion regularisation.

Key Provisions & Legal Guidelines

Statutory Source

Section 90-A of Rajasthan Land Revenue Act 1956 & Land Conversion Rules 1961.

Competent Authority

Sub-Divisional Officer (SDO) for rural agricultural holdings; Jaipur Development Authority (JDA), Urban Improvement Trusts (UIT), or Municipal Councils for lands within urban master plan limits.

Key Requirements

Clean Khatedari title, payment of DLC conversion charges, submission of approved cadastral layout plan.

Step-by-Step Trial Procedure & Roadmap

Application submission before SDO or Urban Development Body (JDA/UIT)

Verification of Khatedari title & encumbrance search

Publication of 15-day Public Notice inviting objections

Assessment of DLC conversion fees & surrender charges

Issue of Section 90-A Surrender Order & approved site plan

Required Document Checklist for Filing

Registered Khatedari Jamabandi (issued within last 30 days)

Cadastral Layout Plan approved by certified architect/engineer

No-Dues Certificate (NDC) from local Gram Panchayat/Authority

Affidavit of non-violation of Urban Master Plan provisions

Requisite DLC conversion fee challan deposit receipt

Key Precedents & Judicial Rulings

⚖️ 2026 RRD 182: Once conversion order is issued under Section 90-A, agricultural tenancy surrender is legally complete.

⚖️ 2025 RRD 99: SDO cannot refuse conversion if land falls in master plan permissible zone and DLC fees are deposited.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q: Can SC/ST agricultural land be converted under Section 90-A?

Ans: Yes, SC/ST landholders can apply for conversion provided the converted plot remains in their ownership or complies with Section 42 restrictions.

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