Archive · 14 Aug 2025
Karnataka Eases Land Purchase Laws and Reforms Property Registration
The government in Karnataka made it easier to buy and use farmland.
Schools and other groups can now buy more land.
The rules for changing farmland into industrial areas have been relaxed, and green energy projects get special treatment.
Also, the state is updating the way property is registered to make it simpler and stop fraud.
Karnataka Assembly passed bills simplifying agricultural land purchase and property registration.
Educational institutions can buy up to four hectares of agricultural land with district commissioner approval.
Up to two acres of agricultural land can be converted for industrial use without extensive approvals.
Renewable energy projects receive auto-conversion certificates for agricultural land use.
The Karnataka Registration (Amendment) Bill aims to make property registration easier and curb illegal activities.
- Who
- Karnataka Legislative Assembly and Minister Krishna Byre Gowda.
- What
- The Karnataka Assembly passed bills simplifying land purchase and property registration.
- When
- Passed during the Karnataka Legislative Assembly’s Monsoon Session (Aug 13).
- Where
- Karnataka
- Why
- To simplify rules related to agricultural land and improve property registration.
- Bills Passed
- Karnataka Land Reforms and Certain Other Laws (Amendment) Bill; Karnataka Registration (Amendment) Bill, 2025
- Land Purchase Limit (Educational)
- Up to four hectares
- Industrial Conversion Limit
- Up to two acres
- Fine for Illegal Use
- ₹1 lakh
- Registration System
- e-Khata
