Questions, answered.

Non-agriculturists can buy agriculture land in Haryana, but the land must go through a land-use conversion (CLU) process to be used for non-agricultural purposes. Direct purchase is legal — the restriction kicks in on how you can *use* the land afterwards. We help buyers structure this correctly.

CLU stands for Change of Land Use. If you buy agriculture land in Haryana and want to build a farmhouse, warehouse, or commercial structure on it, you need CLU permission from the Town & Country Planning department. Timelines: 3–9 months. Fee: 5–15% of collector rate depending on zone. We handle the paperwork for buyers who need it.

Haryana caps agriculture land ownership at 17.5 acres of irrigated (perennially) land per person, or 21.8 acres of un-irrigated land. Larger families can hold up to 50 acres total under specific rules. Ceiling applies per PAN, not per household.

Collector rate (also called circle rate) is the government-fixed minimum price used to calculate stamp duty. Market rate is what land actually trades at — usually 1.5–3× the collector rate in growth corridors. You pay stamp duty on the higher of the two, but negotiations happen on market rate.