The Rajasthan Land Revenue (Conversion of agricultural land for non-agricultural purposes in rural areas)(Amendment) Rules, 2026 – EQ

Summary:

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### 1. **New Definition: “Renewable Energy Projects” (Rule 2 – New clause nn)**

| Included Project Types | Key Condition |
|———————–|—————|
| Solar farm/plant, Wind farm/plant, Biomass power plant, Biomass gasifier, Biogas, Bio-CNG/CBG, Hydro, Pumped Storage Project (PSP) | – |
| **Battery Storage** | Minimum **85% charging from renewable sources** |
| Pooling Sub-station for renewable projects | – |

**Business Impact:** Clear, broad definition removes ambiguity. Battery storage projects qualify only if predominantly renewable-charged.

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### 2. **Reduced Minimum Land Size for Conversion (Rule 2 – Clause p)**

| Previous | Amended |
|———-|———|
| 4,000 sq. meters | **1,000 sq. meters** |

**Business Impact:** Enables smaller renewable projects, reduces land aggregation challenges, lowers entry barrier for developers.

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### 3. **Conversion Charges for Renewable Energy Projects (Rule 7 – New clause xi)**

| Category | Conversion Charges |
|———-|——————-|
| Renewable Energy Projects | **10% of the rate prescribed for industrial purpose** |

**Business Impact:** Significant cost advantage compared to industrial conversion. Boosts project viability.

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### 4. **Prescribed Authority for Renewable Land Conversion (Rule 9 – New Table Row)**

| Landholder Category | Prescribed Authority | Deemed Approval Provision |
|———————|———————-|—————————|
| **Non-SC/ST khatedar tenant** | Sub Divisional Officer (irrespective of area) | If SDO fails to decide within **15 days**, application moves to Collector, who must decide within another **15 days** |
| **SC/ST khatedar tenant** | Tehsildar (irrespective of area) | Same 15+15 day deemed approval mechanism |

**Business Impact:** Single-window clearance at SDO/Tehsildar level for all project sizes. **Deemed approval** prevents bureaucratic delays – critical for project timelines.

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### 5. **No Recorded Approach Way Required (Rule 9 – New 5th Proviso)**

– For renewable power projects, no recorded approach way is required for conversion order.
– Applicant must **self-certify** that an approach way exists to the proposed land.

**Business Impact:** Eliminates a major procedural hurdle, especially for landlocked or interior sites. Reduces title search and documentation costs.

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### 6. **New Restricted Categories (Rule 4 – New clauses k & l)**

**Clause (k):** Land where construction/activities restricted by Forest Department or any State Government authority – **cannot be converted**.

**Clause (l) – for Petrol Pumps only:** Land within **50 meters** of schools, ≥10-bed hospitals, residential areas, water bodies, or with high-tension lines passing over – not eligible.

**Explanation:** Distance measured from fill points/dispensing units/vent pipe (for schools/hospitals/residential areas) or from bank/edge (for water bodies/rivers).

**Business Impact:** Not applicable to renewable projects. Petrol pump developers face stricter siting norms.

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## **Summary Table of Prescribed Authorities by Purpose**

| Purpose | Area | Prescribed Authority |
|———|——|———————|
| **Residential unit** | Up to 1,000 sq m | Tehsildar |
| **Residential colony/project** | ≤10,000 sq m | Sub Divisional Officer |
| | ≤50,000 sq m | Collector |
| | ≤1,00,000 sq m | Divisional Commissioner |
| | >1,00,000 sq m | State Government |
| **Commercial** (excluding cinema, petrol pump, explosive magazine, multiplex, hotel, resort) | ≤5,000 sq m | Sub Divisional Officer |
| | ≤50,000 sq m | Collector |
| | ≤1,00,000 sq m | Divisional Commissioner |
| | >1,00,000 sq m | State Government |
| **Industrial** (excluding tourism unit) | ≤10,000 sq m | Sub Divisional Officer |
| | ≤1,00,000 sq m (including tourism) | Collector |
| | ≤2,00,000 sq m | Divisional Commissioner |
| | >2,00,000 sq m | State Government |
| **Food Processing** | ≤10,000 sq m | Sub Divisional Officer |
| | ≤50,000 sq m | Collector |
| | ≤1,00,000 sq m | Divisional Commissioner |
| | >1,00,000 sq m | State Government |
| **Renewable Energy Projects** | Irrespective of area (Non-SC/ST) | Sub Divisional Officer |
| | Irrespective of area (SC/ST) | Tehsildar |
| **Hydrocarbon exploration** | Any | Collector |
| **Stadium, playground, sports complex** | Any | Collector |
| **Integrated Township** | Any | State Government |

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