The Rajasthan Revenue Department, on April 29, 2026, issued the Rajasthan Land Revenue (Conversion of Agricultural Land for Non-Agricultural Purposes in Rural Areas) (Amendment) Rules, 2026, under the Rajasthan Land Revenue Act, 1956. The amendments introduce a comprehensive regulatory framework for “Renewable Energy Projects” and revise procedures relating to land conversion approvals, fees, and restrictions in rural areas.
The amendment defines “Renewable Energy Projects” to include solar, wind, biomass, hydro power, pump storage projects, battery storage systems, and pooling substations for renewable projects. The rules also reduce the threshold for “residential unit” classification from 4000 square meters to 1000 square meters and prescribe concessional conversion charges for renewable energy projects at 10% of industrial rates. Further, dedicated approval mechanisms have been introduced for renewable projects, including time-bound disposal of applications by Tehsildars, Sub-Divisional Officers, and Collectors.
The notification additionally introduces new land-use restrictions for petrol pumps near schools, hospitals, residential areas, water bodies, and high-tension lines, while prohibiting conversion in areas restricted by the Forest Department or other authorities. Revised application fees, approval authorities based on land area and purpose, refund provisions, and updated forms have also been notified to streamline the land conversion process across Rajasthan.
[Notification No. G.S.R. 11]
