Land Conversion Application Process on BanglarBhumi

If you own agricultural land in West Bengal and want to use it for building a house, running a business, or any non-agricultural purpose — you need to apply for land conversion first. Using agricultural land for non-agricultural purposes without this approval is illegal under the West Bengal Land Reforms Act, and can cause serious problems when you try to sell or get a loan against the property later.

The good news is that you can apply for land conversion completely online through BanglarBhumi — no need to visit any office to submit the application.

Important: Some types of land cannot be converted — wetlands, forest land, and land under court disputes are not eligible. Check your land classification on BanglarBhumi before applying. See how to check land classification here.

Who Can Apply for Land Conversion?

✓You must be the registered owner of the land — your name should be in the current land records

✓The land must be free of legal disputes

✓All Khajna (land tax) dues must be cleared — you’ll need the latest receipt

✓Wetlands and forest land cannot be converted

Documents You Need Before Starting

Keep all of these ready in PDF format, each file under 2 MB, before you start the application:

✓Copy of registered sale deed or title deed

✓Mutation certificate in your name (current owner)

✓Current Record of Rights (RoR / e-Porcha)

✓Latest Khajna (land tax) payment receipt

✓Plot map or sketch map showing approach road to the land

✓Affidavit in Form 1B stating the purpose of conversion

✓NOC from local authority — if required for your area

✓NOC from Pollution Control Board — only if converting for industrial use

How to Apply for Land Conversion on BanglarBhumi

Log in to BanglarBhumi — Go to banglarbhumi.gov.in and sign in with your registered mobile number and password.

Go to Conversion Application — Click Citizen Services, then Online Application, then Conversion Application.

Fill in applicant details — Select your applicant type (Vendee/Self, Power of Attorney, or Others). Enter your Khatian number, full name, guardian’s name, address, mobile number, email ID, Aadhaar number, gender, and caste. Also specify the purpose of conversion (residential, commercial, industrial) and the new land classification you’re applying for.

Enter land plot details — Select your District, Block, and Mouza. Enter the Plot (Dag) number and the area of land you want to convert.

Upload your documents — Upload all required documents one by one in PDF format. Each file must be under 2 MB. Double-check everything — missing documents are the most common reason for rejection.

Read the SoP and submit — Before submitting, read the Standard Operating Procedure for Conversion Disposal that appears on screen. Complete the captcha, tick the self-declaration box, and click Submit.

Note your Application Number — After submission you’ll receive an Application Number. Write it down immediately — you need it to pay the fee and track the application.

Pay the conversion fee — Go to Citizen Services, then Online Application, then Fees Payment. Select Conversion, enter your Application Number, view the fee amount, and pay through UPI, net banking, or debit/credit card via the GRIPS gateway. Download the receipt immediately.

Don’t close the payment page mid-transaction. If payment fails but money was deducted, check your bank statement and use GRN Search to verify. File a grievance if needed — don’t pay again without checking first.

How to Track Your Conversion Application

After submitting, you can check your application status anytime:

Search by Plot Wise or Khatian Wise. Select your District, Block, and Mouza, enter the plot number and captcha, then click Submit.

The status will show as Pending, Under Review, or Approved.

How Long Does It Take?

Typically 30 to 90 days depending on the district, the type of conversion, and whether physical verification is required. Applications for industrial use usually take longer because they need additional clearances including the Pollution Control Board NOC.

What If Your Application Gets Rejected?

Common reasons for rejection:

✓Missing or incorrect documents — the most common reason

✓Pending Khajna dues — clear all tax dues before applying

✓Discrepancies between your documents and official land records

✓The land falls in a non-convertible category (wetland, forest, disputed)

If rejected — correct the issue and resubmit. If you believe the rejection is wrong, file an appeal with the local land revenue office or raise a grievance on BanglarBhumi under Public Grievance, then Grievance Application.

For more on using BanglarBhumi — see our complete guide here, which covers Khatian search, mutation, e-Porcha, Khajna payment, and all other services.

Land Conversion Application Process on BanglarBhumi — [Updated 2026]