Are you a landowner in Lucknow looking to change your land for non-agricultural purposes? If yes, you need to apply and get the CLU (Change of Land Use) certificate from the related government department. In this blog, we will discuss the steps involved in the process.
In Lucknow, you can change your agricultural land for commercial, residential, and industrial purposes. Once you change the status of your land, it comes under various tax regimes, which you will be liable to pay based on the annual income it generates. Here’s how you can apply for a CLU certificate.
How to apply for CLU (Change of Land Use) Certificate
Every Indian state has its own set of guidelines and regulations for applying for a CLU certificate. While in some states, the process is handled by the Urban Planning Department, the Sub-Divisional Magistrate or the Revenue Department handles it in other states.
In Lucknow, the process is handled by the LDA (Lucknow Department Authority or the Sub-Divisional Magistrate. Those states in which there is no dedicated department, applicants can apply at the Collector or Magistrate.
What are the charges for the change of land use or conversion?
Applying for a change of land use involves a one-time processing fee. The amount varies state-wise. Sometimes, the locality also influences the CLU charges. However, the CLU charges in Lucknow are 30% of the total land cost. Once you’ve paid the fee, you can obtain the certificate to use your land for different purposes.
What is the process of applying for a CLU certificate in Lucknow?
Following are the steps involved in applying for a CLU certificate:
- Approach the LDA (Lucknow Development Authority) for application. Fill the application form to initiate the change of land use process. Ensure you enter your correct information.
- Attach all the required documents. Carry original documents for quick verification. Once the application has been accepted, you require to pay the chargeable amount to get the receipt.
- Upon receiving the application, the LDA verifies all the details and forwards to the concerned department for processing. The concerned officials verify your documents and set up a date for the physical evaluation of your land.
- Since most agricultural lands have dual ownership, it is essential for the applicant to obtain the consent of all the parties involved to avoid issues. Once the inspection is finished, the department will issue the CLU certificate.
- Once the land conversion is finished, the relevant department will change all the land records. The update will inform about all the changes done in the land.
What documents you need for the CLU certificate?
Below are the documents required for obtaining the change of land use certificate. Applicants need to apply to the LDA to get this certificate.
- Sale Deed copy
- Identity proof
- Survey map or Bhulekh copy
- Partition Deed copy (in case land has been inherited)
- Receipt of the payment of land revenue
- Mutation Certificate copy
- Occupancy Proof
- Record of any rights, crops, and tenancy
- Encumbrance certificate
- Letter of authorisation from joint owners or co-shareholders of the land (if case of dual ownership)
If you don’t have any of these documents, you can obtain it from the Revenue Department.
Conclusion
Changing your agricultural land for commercial, industrial, or residential process requires you to obtain the CLU (Change of Land Use) certificate. You can acquire this certificate by applying to the LAD (Land Development Authority) of Lucknow.
