Archive · 3 Dec 2025
Himachal Eases Land Acquisition for Business
The Himachal Pradesh government has introduced a new bill to make it easier for businesses and industries to buy land.
Currently, there are strict rules about who can buy land and for what purposes.
The new bill aims to relax these rules to help businesses set up projects more easily.
It also allows farmers' cooperatives to buy land without special permission.
The government says these changes will help attract more investment and create jobs.
The bill will be discussed in the state assembly, and if passed, it could make it simpler for companies to start new projects in Himachal Pradesh.
Himachal Pradesh government proposed amendments to ease land acquisition restrictions for business, industry, and real estate.
Key changes include simplifying rules under Section 118 of the Himachal Pradesh Tenancy and Land Reforms Act, 1972.
Proposed mechanisms for extending project completion periods with penalties and exempting short-term leases for rural business activities.
Exemptions for subsequent buyers of land and flats from HIMUDA and for non-agriculturists purchasing completed buildings.
Cooperative societies composed entirely of agriculturists will be allowed to acquire land without Section 118 permission.
- Who
- Himachal Pradesh state government
- What
- Proposed amendments to ease land acquisition restrictions
- When
- Bill tabled on Tuesday, to be discussed during the ongoing session
- Where
- Himachal Pradesh, India
- Why
- To address difficulties faced by investors, promote private investment, and strengthen the economy
- Bill Name
- Himachal Pradesh Tenancy and Land Reforms (Amendment) Bill, 2025
- Proposed Changes
- Easing restrictions on land acquisition for business, industry, real estate, and cooperative ventures
- Key Section
- Section 118 of the Himachal Pradesh Tenancy and Land Reforms Act, 1972
- Project Extension
- Mechanism for extension of project completion period with penalty
- Lease Exemption
- Short-term leases up to 10 years for business in rural areas exempted
- HIMUDA Exemption
- Exemption extended to subsequent buyers of land and flats from HIMUDA
- Cooperative Societies
- Agriculturist cooperatives can acquire land without Section 118 permission
- Economic Goal
- Reduce barriers for industries, encourage investment, and promote economic growth