DC conversion of land is something that you should specifically understand if you are using any land for non-agricultural purposes.
You must be wondering as to what is DC conversion of land? The Government in Karnataka considers all land in the State to be fit only for agricultural purposes. As a result, the usage of any land parcel or piece for any non-agricultural purpose, i.e. residential or commercial development, industrial usage, and so on, the conversion of the land should be done for making it fit to be used accordingly.
This procedure of land usage conversion in Karnataka is known as DC conversion. The word DC here refers to Deputy Commissioner and, in this process, the owner of the property has to submit an application to the DC of the specific district to get his/her approval for changing land usage to non-agricultural from agricultural.
DC conversion information that you should know
You will have to provide some basic documents for undertaking DC conversion of land along with getting and filling out the application form. You can then get the same submitted along with the prescribed amount for payment. Post confirmation of your payment, the Deputy Commissioner will be issuing the order for conversion and there are some conditions which are also notified on the basis of the same.
DC conversion authorization for using any land parcel for non-agricultural purposes can only come from the Deputy Commissioner of the particular district. However, in a few cases, Tahsildars can also issue such authorizations. Responsibilities for developing the CDP (Comprehensive Development Plan) are with the State Town Planning Authority. The CDP is also called the Master Plan. This plan covers a comparatively wider geographical zone along with working as an indicator of specific regions in Karnataka that are intended for converting agricultural land into land for residential or commercial applications over a sustained duration. Prior to the DC conversion taking place, the Deputy Commissioner will be verifying whether the land sought for non-agricultural purposes by the owner is scheduled for the same on the basis of the CDP. The conversion will take place only in case the verification certifies that the land is actually meant to be used for non-agricultural purposes.
DC conversion details: What else should you know?
You should not neglect the importance of DC conversion in Karnataka. It is never recommended to build any building or structure on any plot of land that has not obtained approval/authorization for such conversion. The properties will never receive their A Khata certificate from the BBMP or the Bangalore Bruhat Mahanagara Palike. Registration of these properties will only take place under the B Khata certificate and B Khata register.
Getting DC conversion done for your land in Bangalore always comes with several advantages. The Government has already offered various concessions on properties where they have allowed the conversion of land with a few conditions. These concessions are being given by the Government owing to the prevailing problem pertaining to unauthorized development/construction. You can get specific land DC converted if the deviation percentage for the illegal structure there is within the prescribed limits fixed already by the authorities. This is another incentive for several landowners to get their land parcels DC converted. Getting the land converted will help you obtain loans on the same while any structure built on non-converted land will only have demolition risks hanging over the same minus any prior notice. You will not be able to get any building/trade license without conversion as well.
DC conversion is not an overly complicated procedure; you require a few documents for obtaining approval in Bangalore and other parts of Karnataka. You should apply to the Deputy Commissioner for getting the conversion done while filing the necessary documents and paying the requisite fees/charges. Post verification and receipt of fees, the Deputy Commissioner will be approving the application for converting the land parcel in question.
