Today in Gandhinagar, on third day of Budget Session of Gujarat Assembly despite of opposition by Congress Land Revenue Act Amendment Bill was passed on basis of majority. New Land Revenue Bill facilitates conversion of agriculture land into NA Non Agriculture land just with one application by land owner. For industrial purpose, Collector is empowered to permit conversion of agriculture land into non agriculture land. In a city with population of one lakh it is fixed to levi Rs 2 to 8 as a premium for every square meter. In a city with population exceeding one lakh Rs 10 to 40 will be levied for NA conversion.
