Commercial Utilization Of Agricultural Land In Jammu And Kashmir Post-Article 370: Pathways For Conversion To Non-Agricultural Use
- IJLLR Journal
- Feb 14
- 1 min read
Zoya Zafar Siddiqui, BBA LLB, Himachal Pradesh National Law University, Shimla
Zorawar Singh Rathore, BBA LLB, Himachal Pradesh National Law University, Shimla
ABSTRACT
After the abrogation of Article 370 and subsequent reforms have redefined the commercial investment and land acquisition in the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir. While the region has now become the part of India’s legal framework, regulatory complexities persist, particularly in acquiring and converting agricultural land for commercial use. The legal provisions such as The Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation Act, 2019, and The Jammu and Kashmir Land Revenue Act, 1996 create an outline for the pathways of the investors, including direct acquisition of non-agricultural land and conversion of agricultural land through approvals from authorities. The article underscores zoning regulations, master plans, and government policies affecting land use. Additionally, it discusses all the challenges posed by restrictive land transfer laws and procedural hurdles while offering insights into navigating the evolving regulatory environment for commercial development in Jammu and Kashmir.
Keywords: Commercial land use, Agricultural land conversion, Compliances for transfer and acquisition, Restrictions on transfer.
