Buying agricultural land in India can be a bit tricky. There
are rules and regulations to follow, and it's not just about
acquiring the land but also maintaining it. If you want to
get started on buying agricultural land in Karnataka, here
are some rules that should help you go through the process
smoothly.
In the state of Karnataka, non-agricultural land can be
purchased by any Indian citizen or NRI. But there are many
restrictions when it comes to buying farmland. Before 2015,
farmers with an agricultural background were the only people
in the state of Karnataka who owned agricultural land and
could afford to buy it. In Karnataka, a person who has no
agricultural land or whose annual income from
non-agricultural work is more than two lakhs is called
non-agricultural. Thus, non-agricultural land could not be
purchased in Karnataka before 2015.
Rules to buy agricultural land in Karnataka.
- The annual income limit for the purchase of agricultural land is Rs. 2 lakhs to 25 lakhs.
- Non-farmers are required to get the permission of the Deputy Commissioner of Districts instead of the Assistant Commissioner under section 80 for the purchase of agricultural land.
- In order to buy agricultural land in Karnataka, a person is required to buy the land registered with the District level.
- The land is liable for taxation and the price may be increased by valuation two weeks before the purchase.
Additionally, the Buyer has also needed the document to purchase the agricultural land in Karnataka. Did you know that anyone can buy agricultural land in Karnataka now? Before non-farmers could not purchase agricultural property in Karnataka, but, in 2020, some changes were made in the Karnataka Land Reforms Act and non-farmers were allowed to purchase agricultural land.
Here are the documents needed to buy farmland in Karnataka.
- Title deed of land to confirm the name of the seller and his right to sell the property.
- Agreement of sale including sale price, advance paid, and time of sale.
- Proof of payment of stamp duty
- Original title deed for land registration, previous deed, tax receipts, and land registration documents with two witnesses.
- Sale agreement to ensure transfer of title of land from the seller to buyer
- Certificate of burden (EC) from the Sub-Registrar's office or lease book to ensure that no legal obligations are due on the seller for the land.
- NOC from a revenue officer
- Akarband issued by the survey department
- Certificate Grant
As reforms have been made in the purchase of agricultural land in Karnataka, the Karnataka government has allowed many non-farmers to purchase agricultural land and engage in agricultural activities in the state of Karnataka.
