**Executive Summary**
This document from the Government of Tamil Nadu, dated March 28, 2025, details amendments to the 2017 rules regarding the change of land use from agriculture to non-agriculture purposes in non-planned areas. The amendments specify application procedures, required documentation, and land use conversion charges. These changes come into effect immediately upon publication.
**Key Points / Main Content**
* **Application Process:**
* Individuals intending to carry out development in non-planning areas must apply for permission through an online portal.
* **Required Documents for Dry Land Development:**
* An online affidavit ensuring no inclusion of poromboke, government, or other lands not belonging to the applicant.
* A self-attested copy of the Chitta for the dry land.
* A self-attested copy of the adangal for the recent past three fasli years, including the current fasli year.
* **Processing of Applications:**
* For wet lands, the Director must obtain prior concurrence from the Collector of the District.
* For dry lands, the Director must obtain a 'No Objection Certificate' from the Joint Director of Agriculture within 30 days; otherwise, it will be auto-generated online.
* **Rule Deletion:**
* Rule 5 has been deleted.
* **Land Use Conversion Charge:**
* Local authorities must collect a land use conversion charge of 3% of the guideline value, as per the Indian Stamp Act, 1899, along with a non-refundable scrutiny fee of Rs. 1000 per plot.
* The amount must be deposited in the Government head of account before granting permission for development.
* **Exemption:**
* Lands acquired for Industrial Parks under the Tamil Nadu Acquisition of Land for Industrial Purposes Act, 1997, are exempt from land use conversion charges.
**Impact Analysis**
**Stakeholder:** Individuals intending to develop land in non-planning areas.
* **Impact:** The changes affect the application process and documentation requirements.
* **Action Required:** Must apply through the online portal and provide the specified documents (affidavit, Chitta, adangal).
**Stakeholder:** The Director of Housing and Urban Development.
* **Impact:** The Director must obtain prior concurrence from the Collector for wet lands and a 'No Objection Certificate' from the Joint Director of Agriculture for dry lands.
* **Action Required:** Implement the new application processing procedures.
**Stakeholder:** Joint Director of Agriculture.
* **Impact:** Required to provide a 'No Objection Certificate' for dry lands within a period of thirty days, through online portal.
* **Action Required:** Issue 'No Objection Certificate' via online portal or through auto-generation if the time frame is exceeded.
**Stakeholder:** Local Authorities.
* **Impact:** Responsible for collecting land use conversion charges and scrutiny fees.
* **Action Required:** Collect the fees as per the revised guidelines and deposit the amount in the Government head of account.
Key Entities Referenced
Tamil Nadu Town and Country Planning Act, 1971 (Tamil Nadu Act 35 of 1972): Empowering legislation for amendments related to land use regulations.
Tamil Nadu Change of Land Use (From Agriculture to Non-agriculture Purposes in Non-planned Areas), Rules 2017: Rules being amended in the document, governing the process for changing land use in non-planned areas of Tamil Nadu.
Housing and Urban Development Department: The department responsible for issuing the notification and amendments to the land use rules.
Tamil Nadu: The state to which this policy applies.
Indian Stamp Act, 1899 (Central Act 2 of 1899): Refers to the section that outlines the guideline for the land use conversion charge.