What is non-agricultural land conversion (NALA)? 

Non-Agricultural Land Conversion (NALA) in Telangana refers to the process of converting agricultural land to non-agricultural purposes such as residential, commercial, or industrial use. This conversion is regulated by the Telangana Agricultural Land (Conversion for Non-Agricultural purposes) Act, 2006.

Here are some key points about NALA in Telangana:

Purpose of NALA:

• To manage the use of agricultural land and prevent its indiscriminate conversion.
• To ensure sufficient land is available for agricultural production.
• To promote sustainable land use and development in the state.

Penalties for unauthorized NALA:

• If agricultural land is used for non-agricultural purposes without permission, it is considered an offense.
• The owner of unauthorized NALA land would receive notice from the government and could be subject to a penalty of approximately 50% or more of the total conversion fee.

Benefits of NALA:

• Promotes planned development and infrastructure growth. Although the agricultural land cannot be converted beyond the master plan.
• Creates employment opportunities in non-agricultural sectors.
• Generates revenue for the state government.

How to convert your agricultural land into non-agricultural land (NALA) in Telangana?

The conversion into non-agricultural land is a pretty simple process in Telangana.

Just like the registration process, you need to log in to the Dharani portal, apply for the conversion of your land, book a slot, and be present at the MRO/Tehsildar office. It's an instant process, done using the Aadhar biometric system. The same is also referred to as the NALA conversion. 

Before the introduction of the Dharani portal, the NALA conversion process was very tedious and used to take 3-6 months.

How much time would it take to convert your agricultural land into Non-Agricultural land?

As mentioned earlier conversion of agricultural land into non-agricultural land is a pretty simple process in Telangana and is similar to any land registration process. Once you have finished the formalities, it's converted instantly as mentioned above.