Building on Restricted Land: Construction Rules for Non-NA, Agri, and Eco-Zones
Are you looking to build an independent villa, bungalow or prefabricated house in India ? Whether a prefab farmhouse or conventional bungalow, the first step to fulfilling your dream is buying land. However, in India, you cannot build a home on any land parcel only because you’ve purchased it. The category of land determines what you can legally build, how much you can build and if you can build anything. Many landmasses across the country fall under categories such as agricultural land, non-NA (non-non-agricultural) land and eco-sensitive zones. Each state in India has unique rules and regulations for building on these land categories. However, the broader framework of rules remains somewhat similar. So, let’s understand the generic construction rules and factors to consider associated with building structures on restricted land in India. Understanding Land Classification in India Before beginning construction, you must examine every plot based on its official land-...