Land Patta for Indegenous Families of Assam

How do we convert agricultural land to residential?
1.Identity proof.
2.Sale deed.
3.RTC (record of rights, tenancy and crops)
4.Partition deed.
5.Mutation documents.
6.Survey map.
7.Receipt of payment of land revenue.

What can agricultural land build without planning permission?
The erection, extension or alteration of a building on agricultural land as long as the building is not on agricultural land less than 0.5 hectares in area. Does not consists of or include the erection, extension or alteration of a dwelling.

What are the bad effects of land conversion?
They have exerted adverse impacts on the local environment including land degradation, increased flooding and modified climate regime.

How is agricultural land classified in Assam?
Agricultural land is graded using the Agricultural Land Classification system. This system classifies land into five grades according to the extent to which physical or chemical characteristics impose long term limitations on the agricultural use of a site for food production.

How do we convert agricultural to residential?
We have to apply to the government authority, explaining the purpose of conversion. Along with the application, we will need to attach certain documents, the latest tax declaration covering the subject property and vicinity map.

How can I get Patta Assam online?
Please go to the respective office. Consult with the designated authority about the applying procedure for getting an extract of land record(patta). Collect the application form or write on a plain A4 sheet as advised.

What is the procedure for perfect partition in land law of Assam?
For village land the person has to apply for field partition to the concerned Circle Officer in plain paper affixed with proper Court Fee. For the office partition (mostly town land) the person has to apply in writing to the Circle Officer concerned.

How many types of estates are prevalent in Assam?
Assam has approximately 800 tea estates there. Here are the names of Assam tea estate.

What is the difference between land reclassification and land conversion in the state of Assam?
Conversion is the act of changing the current use of a piece of agricultural land into some other use. Reclassification of agricultural lands is the act of specifying how agricultural lands shall be utilized for non-agricultural uses such as residential, industrial, commercial as embodied in the land use plan.

Can agricultural land be converted to residential land?
Only the landowner or his/her duly authorized representative can apply for land use conversion and submit all supporting documents. However, agricultural lands for conversion which were acquired under RA 6657 would only be allowed if the applicant is also the agrarian reform beneficiary.