The Karnataka Land and Revenue (Amendment) Bill, 2015, was tabled in the Legislative Assembly on Thursday for regularisation of unauthorised construction of dwelling houses up to 4,000 sq. ft. on government land, up from the earlier limit of houses up to 2,400 sq. ft.
The Bill also envisages extension of time limit for receipt of applications for approval of conversion of agricultural land for non-agricultural purposes.
Minister for Revenue V. Srinivas Prasad said the Bill gives 10 per cent exemption of the holding used for bonafide agricultural purposes exclusively for construction of farmhouse.
The ‘farmhouse’ means a house attached to a farm and construction on a portion of the agricultural land used as residence of the agriculturist, or used for the purpose of keeping agricultural equipment and tethering cattle.
The house should be used by the farmer and should not be rented out for commercial activities to an individual or agency.
Mr. Prasad said three lakh applications have been received for regularisation of houses.
The deadline for receipt of applications would be extended beyond April 30.
Opposition members demanded extending the scheme to the APL families, and the Minister said a decision would be taken after consultation with Chief Minister Siddaramaiah.
Time limit for receipt of applications to
be extended
Scheme will be extended to APL families after discussion with Chief Minister
