In a move that may trigger another round of confrontation between the Centre and AAP dispensation, the Delhi government is contemplating to allow agricultural land for use of residential, industrial and commercial purpose.
The Arvind Kejriwal government has sought suggestions from people till July 10 on the proposed amendments to 'The Delhi Land Reforms Act, 1954.
The government's move may spark tussle with the Centre as the land issue comes under the ambit of Delhi Development Authority (DDA).
As per the proposed amendment in Section 81 of the Act, agriculture land may be allowed to be used for non-agricultural purposes (industrial, residential, commercial, warehousing, etc) after due permission. Such land shall not be vested in Gaon Sabha for non-agricultural use.
The proposed amendments further stated that those who use agricultural land for non-agricultural purposes like industrial, residential or warehousing without permission shall be liable up to three years or fined up to Rs 10 lakh.
Properties used for non-agricultural purposes without permission would also be liable to be auctioned by area SDM. Title of the land shall be transferred to the successful bidder and auctioned money shall be credited to government treasury, it further said.
"People can send their suggestions on the proposed amendments to SDM (HQ)-V, O/o the Divisional Commissioner, 5-Sham Nath Marg, Delhi-110054. They can also send the same at delhilandreforms@gmail.Com," said a senior government official.
The Revenue Department of the government has also proposed amendment in Section 33 of the Act under which land owners will be permitted to sell or gift or transfer their land even if resultant land left with them becomes less than 8 acres.
Under proposed amendment in Section 73 of the Delhi Land Reforms Act, 1954, the policy to allow Gaon Sabha land to private persons is also proposed to be deleted (except for consolidation villages).
