The Bihar Agriculture Land (Conversion for Non-Agriculture Purposes) Act, 2010
The Bihar Agriculture Land (Conversion for Non-Agriculture Purposes) Act, 2010
The Bihar Agriculture Land (Conversion for Non-Agriculture Purposes) Act, 2010 regulates the process of changing agricultural land for non-agricultural uses across Bihar, outside designated municipal and cantonment boundaries. It applies to landholders, farmers, and commercial developers seeking to convert farmland into residential buildings, shops, or industrial sites. By mandating prior approval from the Sub-Divisional Officer and standardizing conversion fees at 10% of market value, the Act prevents unregulated urban sprawl, safeguards public health and safety, and provides a clear legal pathway for landowners while ensuring proper land revenue collection for the state government.
- 0. Preamble
- 1. Short title, extent and commencement
- 2. Definitions
- 3. Land use conversion
- 4. Power to levy and collect conversion fee.
- 5. Authority Competent to order conversion of agriculture land for non-agriculture purpose.
- 7. Exemption from Conversion Fees.
- 9. Appeals and Revisions.
- 10. Act to override other laws.
- 11. Power to give directions.
- 12. Bar on jurisdiction.
- 13. Protection of action taken in good faith.
- 14. Power to remove difficulties.
- 15. Power to make rules.
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