Urban land use and allocation rules have changed, with land conversion to take place within 30 days.Dainik Bhaskar
Rajasthan Urban Area Land Use and Allotment Rules, 2026: quick facts
- Deemed approval
- If no decision is made within 30 days, the conversion is approved automatically and revenue records are updated
- Scrutiny period
- 10 days for online applications
- Colony cutoff
- Colonies developed before 31 December 2021 with at least 10% built-up area
Key facts
| Deemed approval | If no decision is made within 30 days, the conversion is approved automatically and revenue records are updatedDainik Bhaskar |
|---|---|
| Scrutiny period | 10 days for online applicationsDainik Bhaskar |
| Colony cutoff | Colonies developed before 31 December 2021 with at least 10% built-up areaDainik Bhaskar |
| Leasehold period | 99 yearsDainik Bhaskar |
| Urban assessment | 2.5% of land value for residential use; 5% of land value for commercial use; 3.5% annual assessment for mixed useDainik Bhaskar |
Key features and how it works
- Online conversion of agricultural land to non-agricultural use, including the 90A land conversion and agricultural land conversion processes.Dainik Bhaskar
- Applications are scrutinised for 10 days; if no decision is made within 30 days, approval is deemed granted and the revenue records are updated automatically.Dainik Bhaskar
- Urban assessment on land use: 5% of land value for commercial use, 3.5% for mixed use and 2.5% for residential use; warehouses and cold storages are exempt. Rates are revised every 15 years and rise by 25% on land transfer.Dainik Bhaskar
- Regularisation of old colonies: colonies developed before 31 December 2021 are eligible if they have at least 10% built-up area.Dainik Bhaskar
- Lease terms: leasehold for 99 years; paying 8 times the annual assessment removes future payments, while paying 10 times offers a freehold option.Dainik Bhaskar
- Construction conditions on allotted land: non-construction penalties apply after 7 years of lease issuance; a 2-year construction notice is given after 20 years; the lease is cancelled automatically after 22 years if no construction is done.Dainik Bhaskar
Eligibility and rules
- Colony regularisation: colonies developed before 31 December 2021 with at least 10% built-up area and a maximum saleable area of 70%.Dainik Bhaskar
Static GK
- Rajasthan's urban administration is organised into Municipal Corporations, Municipal Councils and Municipalities.Wikipedia
Achievements
- Conversion decisions are now time-bound: a 30-day deadline, after which approval is deemed granted and revenue records are updated automatically.Dainik Bhaskar
- A route to regularise old colonies developed before 31 December 2021 has opened, subject to eligibility conditions.Dainik Bhaskar
Challenges
- Urban assessment is a percentage of land value that is revised every 15 years and rises 25% on transfer, which can raise the cost for owners and buyers.Dainik Bhaskar
Way forward
- Handholding for small landowners and residents in old colonies, who may need help with the online forms and the regularisation process.
Timeline
14 November 2026
Rajasthan notifies Urban Area Land Use and Allotment Rules, 2026 for 309 cities, replacing 2012 rules with online conversion and deemed approval after 30 days.
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Frequently asked questions
What happens if the government does not decide a land conversion application within 30 days?
The conversion is approved automatically and the revenue records are updated, under the deemed approval provision.Dainik Bhaskar
Which colonies can be regularised under the 2026 rules?
Q: Which colonies can be regularised under the rules? A: Colonies developed before 31 December 2021 with at least 10% built-up area are eligible.Dainik Bhaskar
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