Non-Agricultural Permit
Permit to convert agricultural land to non-agricultural (residential, commercial, or industrial) use.
Who needs this
Landowners in Maharashtra who hold agricultural land and intend to use it for residential, commercial, or industrial construction. This includes individual plot owners, developers acquiring agricultural parcels for a housing project, and businesses setting up on land currently recorded as agricultural.
Documents required
| Document |
|---|
| 7/12 extract (Satbara Utara) for the land |
| Village Form 6 and 8A (mutation and property register extracts) |
| Survey/measurement map of the plot |
| Proof of ownership or title documents |
| Layout plan showing the proposed non-agricultural use |
| NOC from the Irrigation Department, if the land is near a canal or command area |
| NOC from the Town Planning Department, if within municipal or regional plan limits |
| Tehsildar's site inspection report |
| Receipt for payment of conversion premium and any pending land revenue dues |
Fees
| Fee | Amount |
|---|---|
| Conversion premium | percentage of the Ready Reckoner rate, varying by intended use (residential, commercial, or industrial) and by district |
| Processing/application fee | fixed nominal charge set by the Collector's office |
| Land revenue dues | any pending dues must be cleared before approval |
How long does it take
60-120 days, depending on the district Collector office's workload and whether all revenue records are already updated
A Non-Agricultural (NA) Permit converts land classified as agricultural in Maharashtra's revenue records to non-agricultural use -- residential, commercial, or industrial -- under the Maharashtra Land Revenue Code, 1966. Construction on agricultural land without this conversion is unauthorized, and it is typically the first approval needed before a layout, building plan, or construction permit can be sanctioned.
The permit is issued by the District Collector's office (or the Tehsildar, for smaller conversions under delegated authority), based on the land's 7/12 extract, its location relative to protected zones, and payment of a conversion premium tied to the Ready Reckoner rate.
Common reasons for rejection or delay
- Pending mutation entries or discrepancies in the 7/12 extract
- Land under litigation or subject to a disputed title
- Land falling within a restricted zone (CRZ, forest land, irrigation command area, or a designated no-development zone)
- Unpaid land revenue dues or conversion premium
- Mismatch between the submitted survey map and the actual site measurements
Frequently asked questions
Is an NA permit needed for agricultural land that falls within municipal limits?
Usually yes -- location within municipal limits does not automatically change the land's revenue classification. The NA conversion is still required unless the land is already recorded as non-agricultural.
How is the conversion premium calculated?
It is a percentage of the government's Ready Reckoner rate for that land, with the percentage varying by the intended use (residential, commercial, or industrial) and set by state government notification.
Can I apply for an NA permit online?
Maharashtra's AapleSarkar portal accepts NA conversion applications online in most districts, though supporting revenue documents are still verified by the Tehsildar/Collector office.
How long is the NA permit valid once granted?
It does not expire on its own, but construction must generally begin within the period specified in the sanction order, or a fresh permission may be needed.
Do I need a separate Town Planning NOC?
For land within a municipal or regional development plan area, yes -- the Town Planning NOC is typically a supporting document for the NA application, not a replacement for it.
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Last updated: 2026-09-12